Skip to main content

Recent Land Acquisitions and Exchanges

Recent land transactions

Email updates

Sign up to receive future land acquisition and exchange highlights.

The Partrich & Fox Tracts

Description

These two transactions represent the acquisition of 20 acres of land in Manistee County that are now managed as part of the Manistee River State Game Area. These tracts provide contiguous State of Michigan ownership. A tributary stream to the Manistee flows through the property creating valuable marsh habitat for a variety of species. The tracts were purchased with the Land Facilitation Fund (LEFF).

A wooded area with small creek and drain culvert

The Koenig/Sauer Tracts

Description

These three transactions represent the acquisition of 140-acres of land in Montmorency County that are now managed as part of the Atlanta Forest Management Unit. The properties are characterized by wetlands, low meadow, aspen, and lowland conifers. Common flora on the properties include Juneberry, bracket fern, and wild lily of the valley. The properties provide good habitat for deer, grouse, bear, and other wildlife species. Acquisition creates more contiguous DNR land ownership and has increased access to adjacent state forest land for the public for DNR land management. The tracts were purchased with the Land Facilitation Fund (LEFF).

A forested area with low trees

Lavender Tract

Description

The acquisition of 400-acres of land in Luce County now being managed as part of the Newberry Management Unit. The property includes mixed hardwoods and approximately 30% wetlands with a number of unnamed streams. Acquisition provides better connection between two large blocks of DNR managed land and will provide better land management and public access. The tract was purchased with the Land Facilitation Fund (LEFF).

An overhead view of a forest

Mosher Exchange

Description

This exchange was offered by the applicant to acquire state-owned land adjacent to their private ownership. In exchange for the desired 28-acres of state-owned land, the applicant offered 40-acres of land that was adjacent to state-owned land on three sides. Acquisition of the offered land consolidates DNR-managed land and creates more efficient land management.

A swampy forest area with trees, moss and standing water