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Office of the Legislative Auditor - Special Reviews Division

Department of Natural Resources
Timber Harvest Decisions in Wildlife Management Areas

October 14, 2025

A lack of plans, poor documentation, unclear guidance, and conflicting goals have resulted in uncertainty as to whether the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has met statutory requirements to harvest timber in wildlife management areas (WMAs) only for the benefit of wildlife and related recreation.

Department of Natural Resources Timber Harvest Decisions in Wildlife Management Areas - Full Report(PDF)PDF Icon

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