Details and Phases

The goal of the Black River State Forest master plan is to guide management and development of the property for the next 15 years. It uses an integrated approach that will follow the principles of adaptive management and sustainable foresty that serve our mission.

Planning Phases

• Establish Vision and Goals for the Properties
• Regional and Property Assessment
• Develop and Evaluate Proposed Alternatives
• Write the Proposed Master Plan and the Complete Environmental Analysis
• Natural Resources Board (NRB) Review and Approval
• Plan Implementation