The Memorial Day storm that whipped through the area caused an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 acres in damage to timber stands, according to County Land Commissioner Mark “Chip” Lohmeier.
At the Tuesday, March 16 meeting, Hubbard County Board meeting, County Land Commissioner Mark “Chip” Lohmeier said this complex adjoins both state land and county tax-forfeited land.
Trust For Public Lands has Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council funding available to purchase 600 acres of former Potlatch land north of Emmaville. The second acquisition involves the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District and Northern Waters Land Trust buying parcels in Hendrickson, Akeley township, then donating to the county.