July 12, 2017

Contact: Patrick Mohney, 989-426-9205, ext. 7640

DNR wants to hear your ideas on state forest planning for Clare, Gladwin, Iosco and Midland counties 

Whether you’re interested in healthy forests, quality wildlife habitat or a strong forest products industry, don’t miss the chance to get involved in state forest planning.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources currently is making plans for the forest in 2019. These management plans include harvesting timber, planting trees, prescribed burning and maintaining fields and open areas – activities that help to provide wildlife habitat, control invasive species and improve the overall health of the forest.

This year, areas are under review in Summerfield and Winterfield townships (Clare County); Bourret, Clement, Grim and Sherman townships (Gladwin County); Burleigh and Sherman townships (Iosco County), and Geneva Township (Midland County). 

You’re invited to look over proposals, view maps of the affected areas and provide feedback at the following public meetings:

• Gladwin – July 19
  2-6 p.m. at the Gladwin Field Office, 801 North Silverleaf
• Harrison – July 20
  2-6 p.m. at the Redding Township Hall (Clare County), 8391 West Temple Drive

DNR staff will approve final plans at a meeting July 26 at 9 a.m. at the Gladwin Field Office.

If you can’t make any of these meetings, you can find maps and information online at www.michigan.gov/forestry. Select the “Find a Forest” button and click the “Gladwin” button on the map. You also can submit comments via email to Patrick Mohney using the subject line “Gladwin Forest Management Unit open house comment.”

Anyone with a disability that requires accommodations to attend these meetings should contact Patrick Mohney at mohneyp@michigan.gov or at 989-426-9205, ext. 7640 prior to each meeting.

Learn more about the state forest planning process at www.michigan.gov/forestplan.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.