The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently released a new, comprehensive state forest management plan. Developed collaboratively by DNR forestry, wildlife, fisheries and recreation planning staff, the plan, once finalized, will guide the department’s forest management for the next 10 years, impacting Michigan’s close to 4 million-acre state forest system.
Your input is sought on the draft plan!
This plan addresses Michigan’s state forest management across the board, including young forest management and early successional habitat for a variety of wildlife, notably ruffed grouse and American woodcock. Managing our aspen forests is critical for these species and for general forest health statewide.
Public comment is being accepted until Oct. 4, 2024.
RGS & AWS agrees with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on the critical need to focus on both aspen regeneration and wildlife conservation. As a Michigander who cares about resource management and healthy wildlife, take 5 minutes to review this plan and submit your comment.
In your email to the DNR, please consider drawing from the following:
- I am a hunter and a conservationist who supports sustainable forest management for wildlife.
- I support young forest management, Aspen regeneration and wildlife conservation as is presented in the draft plan.
- As an upland hunter of ruffed grouse and American woodcock on Michigan state forest lands, I support ruffed grouse and American woodcock habit conservation efforts as discussed in the plan.
- I am invested in supporting the department’s efforts to ensure that the many uses of our state forests, including timber production, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and hunting, are sustained for future generations to experience and enjoy.
RGS & AWS unites conservationists to improve wildlife habitat and forest health for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and ALL forest wildlife. We promote forest stewardship for our forests, our wildlife and our future. The tenets of sound science in wildlife and forestry have guided RGS & AWS for over 60 years and onward.
