2008 SFMP Public Comment Summaries-4.22.08

Summary of Public Comments and DNR Responses to Draft Michigan SFMP 05/27/2008Wildlife and Habitat CommentsPlan Organization Comment Section DNR RepsonseMichigan Wild There is not one state forest compartment that we have Although not described in the SFMP, a wildlife biologist looks at Turkey reviewed that contains even the minimum habitat requirements each compartment to determine if wildlife values are being Hunters for the various game species, both avian and animal. This considered during the planning of forest management. Assoc includes many non game species as well. The revised plan Components of the SFMP include quality habitat for wildlife and does not acknowledge this. Eco-system management? environmentally sensitive species (page 19). Standards for Where? We understand that forest certification includes wildlife sustainable forestry include the conservation of biodiversity and management. If we challenge the certification process would it promoting the conservation of terrestrial and aquatic fauna and stand the scrutiny? flora (page 20). None Does the Michigan State Forest Management Plan include Hunting and fishing (pages 113, 114, 124) and recreation (page provisions for hunting and fishing within the plan in addition to 110) are articulated as specific management directions within the other interests such as hiking, wildlife watching, snowmobiling, SFMP. Open land habitat is listed as a specific consideration in etc.? Specifically, it is ...