Welcome to the new Huron-Manistee National Forests Website. There have been a lot of changes and improvements. If you have trouble finding anything feel free to email us or call one of our offices.
Browse around and enjoy!
About Us:
Fact: The Huron-Manistee National Forests are the only National Forests in Lower Michigan.
The Huron-Manistee National Forests comprise almost a million acres of public lands extending across the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. The Huron-Manistee National Forests provide recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife, and resources for local industry.
The forests of northern Michigan are rich in history. In the late 1800s logging was at its peak and these forests were quickly cut and cleared. In 1909, the Huron National Forest was established and the Manistee National Forest was formed in 1938. In 1945, these two National Forests were administratively combined. Working hand in hand with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and other partners, the Forest Service has changed the "lands that nobody wanted" to healthy forests again. We've made great progress in recovering these lands but a great deal of work remains, much of which is being done through partnerships.
Do you have a picture of the Huron-Manistee National Forests to share? Now you can enter your picture into the Share the Experience Photo Contest and your picture could be on the 2011 Inter...
