Overview of Planning Process

Chapter 28 of Wisconsin Statutes, Section 28.11(5)(a) requires that counties manage county forest lands pursuant to a Comprehensive County Forest Land Use Plan, prepared for a 15-year period by the County Forestry Committee.

Comprehensive County Forest Land Use Plans establish policy and provide a management framework that guides counties to administer County Forests in compliance with the purpose and direction of the County Forest Law, as defined in s. 28.11, Wisconsin Statutes, and pursuant to input from citizens and groups so that local needs and objectives are met.

LCFM staff conducted a series of stakeholder meetings, a public open house, and a formal public hearing to inform and educate interested members of the public.  Public input was received and taken into consideration prior to completion of the plan for approval by the Chippewa County Board and the DNR.

The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors approved the presented plan on 2/16/21 and the WI Dept. of Natural Resources on 3/1/21.

2021-2035 Chippewa County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Approved by County Board 2/16/21)