Forestry Revenues, $4.1M Flowage Reimbursement and County Cash Growth Highlighted in Finance Report
Supervisors reported forestry stumpage rose 26% in 2025 ($423,903) and the county received a $4.1 million reimbursement related to flowage property; Finance reported county cash rose from $5 million to $7 million driven by carbon credits, stumpage and other factors, and recommended several actions later approved by the board.
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The board’s committee reports detailed a strong year for forestry and a notable one‑time reimbursement. Supervisor Erickson reported 2025 stumpage closed up 26%, totaling $423,903, and that a flowage property closing resulted in a $4.1 million reimbursement to the county. Forestry operations also reported good conditions for snowmobile trails and ongoing dredging requests for Saxon Harbor.
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