The public land strategy, originally created in 2013, provides a framework for the conservation and management of DNR-managed public lands to ensure their best use for the benefit of Michigan residents, visitors and the state’s natural resources.
Michigan has an abundance of public lands, including more than 3.6 million acres managed by the federal government and tens of thousands of acres managed by counties, municipalities and townships. The updated public land strategy for 2021 will recognize the importance of these other public lands but will focus almost exclusively on those managed by the DNR.
Feedback can be provided by completing this survey. It will be helpful to have a copy of the draft strategy available when filling out the survey. You can also provide feedback via email at DNR-LandStrategy@michigan.gov.
In order to be reviewed and considered for inclusion, as appropriate, in the final land strategy draft, comments on the comprehensive draft public land strategy will be accepted through Feb. 12, 2021.
DNR-managed public lands play a significant role supporting many aspects of Michigan’s economy: