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Manistee County staff report no immediate timber harvest planned for 11 Mile Road property; proceeds could fund recreation projects
Summary
Staff reported no immediate timber harvest plans for county-owned land on 11 Mile Road. Commissioners discussed using potential timber-sale proceeds for low-impact trail development, the need for easements and coordination with the county forester, and assigned staff to prepare a memo for the Board of Commissioners.
Staff told the commission there are no immediate timber harvest plans for the county-owned parcel on 11 Mile Road. Commissioners discussed that the Board of Commissioners may consider allocating proceeds from any future timber sale to the Recreation Commission if a clear use plan is presented.
Discussion included potential development of a low-impact loop trail, the need to secure easements to access adjoining parcels, coordinating with the county forester about harvest areas, and obtaining an updated timber inventory value. Staff were assigned to identify a potential harvest timeframe, neighboring parcel owners, draft a memo for the Board seeking approval and use of proceeds, and resend the timber inventory report to the commission.
