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Tour and Open House for Brule River State Forest June 6

BRULE, Wis. - The public is invited to attend an open house and bus tour at the Brule River State Forest on Sat., June 6, to learn more about the forest and efforts to update the master plan, which guides management and use of the forest.

The open house and tour are the first of several public meetings that will be scheduled as part of the process to revise the forest's master plan, according to Jim Rau, Brule River State Forest superintendent. The open house will run from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2:30 p.m.4 p.m. at the Brule Town Hall, 5820 S. Maple St., two blocks north of Highway 2.

The guided bus tour begins at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. Forestry, recreational, and fisheries resources and facilities within the forest will be featured on the tour. Seating on the bus is limited, so people interested in the tour are asked to contact Rau by May 31. He may be reached by phone at (715) 372-5678. Reservations may also be faxed to (715) 372-4836 or e-mailed to schuldn@DNR.state.wi.us.

The Brule River State Forest, located in Douglas County, includes more than 40,000 acres running along both sides of the Bois Brule River, a nationally known trout stream. In addition to fishing, the forest provides camping, hiking, cross-country skiing opportunities as well as timber production.

Master plans guide the management decisions Department of Natural Resources staff will make for the forest over the next 15 years. Specifically, the revision is intended to provide a clear statement on the desired future conditions when the plan is implemented. The plan also will provide forest and trail neighbors and visitors with a clear understanding of future management actions and provide the DNR with a sound basis for planning long-term forest operations, maintenance and capitol improvements budget.

"We are at an early state of the revision process and are currently identifying issues relating to management of the forest," Rau said. "We need public input at this time to develop a plan that is workable and usable for forest managers and users alike."

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rau - (715) 372-5678