ROSCOMMON–If you live adjacent to, have a cottage or camp near, or simply like to spend time on the state-managed forest land in Ogemaw and Roscommon counties, here’ an opportunity to look over and comment on proposed 2018 forest plans for these areas.
September open house
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host an open house Wednesday, Sept. 7, 3-6 p.m. at the DNR Roscommon Field Office (behind the DNR Customer Service Center), 8717 N. Roscommon Road, Roscommon.
For more efficient oversight, the DNR divides each forest management unit into smaller units or “compartments.” This year, compartments under review are in Foster, Horton, Klacking and West Branch townships (Ogemaw County) and Au Sable, Denton, Higgins, Lake, Lyon, Markey, Nester, Richfield and Roscommon townships (Roscommon County).
Maps and information regarding proposed management activities (treatments) can be found atwww.michigan.gov/forestry. Compartment Review Packets for the 2018 year of entry can be found by selecting the ‘Find a Forest’ button and clicking the ‘Roscommon’ button on the map. This information also will be available at the open house.
In addition to the review of these forest treatments, the DNR will seek public input regarding Special Conservation Areas, or areas recognized as having unique values, such as old growth, springs or wildlife habitat corridors. This review will utilize the most up-to-date categories of Special Conservation Areas and values.
October meeting – final treatment plans
The DNR will complete its formal compartment review Wednesday, Oct. 12, to decide on final treatment plans for these areas. That meeting will take place at 9 a.m. at the Roscommon Customer Service Center, 8717 N. Roscommon Road, Roscommon.
Anyone with a disability that requires accommodations to attend these meetings should contact Steve Anderson at Andersons1@michigan.gov or 989-275-4622 at least five business days prior to each meeting.
Those unable to attend either the September or October meetings are encouraged to submit comments via email to Steve Anderson using the subject line ‘Roscommon Forest Management Unit open house comment.’ All comments must be received at least three days before each meeting.
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