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Logging may cause delays on Sand Hill Trail in Alcona, Alpena counties

NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Two timber harvests underway near Negwegon State Park, located on the border of Alcona and Alpena counties, may temporarily affect traffic entering and leaving the park.

Locals and park visitors may see increased truck traffic or encounter short delays on a narrow stretch of Sand Hill Trail between the Negwegon State Park entrance and East Black River Road. Road closures are not anticipated.

“Logging ahead” signs will be posted in the area to alert drivers and hikers to cutting activity. Logging is expected to wrap up by Oct. 1, and timber hauling and site cleanup will be finished by Nov. 1. All activities will take place on state forest lands on the west side of Sand Hill Road. 

Hikers using area trails are asked to maintain a safe distance from logging equipment and not approach active logging operations. 

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The first timber harvest site will undergo tree thinning that is expected to improve the health of the forest by letting in more sunlight and reducing competition between young trees. The second site is a clear-cut that will restore young, vigorous forest and create habitat for rabbits, grouse, deer and amphibians.  

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is certified in sustainable forest management techniques by two independent organizations. These techniques include regenerating forests after cutting, protecting water quality and conserving biological diversity. Learn more at Michigan.gov/ForestCertification.

Contact: Trevor Kubitskey, forest technician, 989-826-3211, ext. 7041

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