DNR invites public input on forest plans for Dickinson and Iron counties The Department of Natural Resources will host an open house Oct. 1 in Crystal Falls, Michigan, to provide information and receive public comment on proposed forest management treatments for 2016 in the Crystal Falls management unit, which includes Dickinson and Iron counties. The open house is set for: • Wednesday, Oct. 1, 3 to 6 p.m. (CDT) DNR Crystal Falls Field Office, 1420 Highway U.S. 2 West, Crystal Falls Each year, DNR personnel evaluate one-tenth of the state forest. The inventory provides key decision-making information for foresters and wildlife, fisheries and other resource managers. The age, health, quality and quantity of trees and other vegetation are assessed to enable DNR staff to make informed decisions. Timber management, wildlife and fisheries habitat, minerals, archeological sites, recreational use, wildfire potential and social concerns are just some of the topics taken into consideration during this review. On Oct. 14, the DNR will complete its formal compartment review to decide on final treatment plans for these areas. That review will take place: • Tuesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. (CDT) Michigan Department of Transportation Office, 120 Tobin-Alpha Road, Crystal Falls Persons with disabilities who need accommodations for either meeting should contact Eric Thompson, 906-786-2354, ext. 142, a minimum of five business days before each meeting. Anyone unable to attend either meeting may submit comments via email to Eric Thompson ([email protected]) using the subject line Crystal Falls state forest open house comment. All comments must be received at least three business days before each meeting. For more information about the state forest planning process, visit michigan.gov/forestplan.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:31:41 +0000
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