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Ecosystem-based Management
Ecosystem-based Management
Ecosystem PhotoIn mid-1997, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began developing a comprehensive program to adopt a holistic resource management process. The primary objective is to develop strategies for sustainable resource planning and management. The core of this approach is to utilize principles of ecosystem management, application of new technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS), and implementation of adaptive management techniques to sustain the diversity and productivity of Michigan's natural resources.

Principles of Ecosystem-Based Management
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the State's natural resources for current and future generations.

Criteria and Indicators
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is incorporating international, national, and regional efforts to identify criteria that define sustainable resources and indicators that measure progress toward the sustainable management of natural resources.

Michigan's State Forest Management Strategy
Michigan's State Parks and Boating Management Strategy
Michigan's Game/Wildlife Area Wildlife Management Strategy
Michigan's Fisheries Management Strategy

Ecosystem-based Planning

• Stakeholder's Guide to Regional State Forest Management Planning PDF icon

• Western Upper Peninsula Ecoregional Planning

• Northern Lower Peninsula Ecoregional Planning

• Eastern Upper Penisula Ecoregional Planning




Related Resources

• Glossary of Terms and Acronyms PDF icon

• Forest Stewardship Program: Ecosystem Management for the Private Landowner

• Historical Context for Criteria and Indicators

• Santiago Declaration




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