DNR fields concerns: Proposal would mark state forest land as ...Bemidji Pioneer - Bemidji,MN,USA... Environmentalists and off-highway vehicle enthusiasts brought different perspectives to the microphone at a public meeting to review proposals for motor vehicle use classification and route designation proposals for Mississippi Headwaters State Forest land.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources meeting, held Wednesday evening in Bemidji State University’s Beaux Arts Ballroom, drew more than 100 people. After an informal review of the draft plans, maps and other materials, and presentations by staff from the DNR and other agencies, about 30 people gave public comments in what was a mostly civil portion of the meeting.
The DNR’s proposal would classify the state forest land south of U.S. Highway 2 as “limited,” meaning that forest roads would be open to motorized vehicles unless posted closed, and forest trails would be closed to such use except where designated.
To view the draft plan, maps and other documents, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/mgmtplans/ohv/designation/status.html. Scroll to West Central Group — North Unit for documents.
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