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Under the guidance of our Public Land Strategy, the DNR seeks to strategically invest in the public’s current land holdings and expand service in underserved areas of the state through our land acquisitions and land exchanges. Following are highlights of land transactions from the first quarter of 2025.
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The Partrich & Fox Tracts
These two transactions represent the acquisition of 20 acres of land in Manistee County that are now managed as part of the Manistee River State Game Area. These tracts provide contiguous State of Michigan ownership. A tributary stream to the Manistee flows through the property creating valuable marsh habitat for a variety of species.
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The Koenig/Sauer Tracts
These three transactions represent the acquisition of 140-acres of land in Montmorency County that are now managed as part of the Atlanta Forest Management Unit. The properties are characterized by wetlands, low meadow, aspen, and lowland conifers. Common flora on the properties include Juneberry, bracket fern, and wild lily of the valley. The properties provide good habitat for deer, grouse, bear, and other wildlife species. Acquisition creates more contiguous DNR land ownership and has increased access to adjacent state forest land for the public for DNR land management.
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Mosher Exchange
This exchange was offered by the applicant to acquire state-owned land adjacent to their private ownership. In exchange for the desired 28-acres of state-owned land, the applicant offered 40-acres of land that was adjacent to state-owned land on three sides. Acquisition of the offered land consolidates DNR-managed land and creates more efficient land management.
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