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The Ottawa National Forest actively manages the resources of the Forest - from the soil to the timber and plants that grow in that soil to the minerals underground. Although the state of Michigan manages the wildlife populations, the Ottawa National Forest manages the habitat on national forest land to provide optimum cover and food for the many species of birds, animals, insects, amphibians, and reptiles that call the Ottawa National Forest Home.
Fire Management
 The Ottawa Naitonal Forest also manages fire, both prescribed and wild fire. We also manage special uses which impact the resources - so the job of resource management is a complex one. So when you are on the forest you are likely to see management activities. Please contact one of our offices if you have questions.
Forest Management
 The Forest Service is strongly committed to the management of the National Forests in an environmentally sound manner. The agency's top priority is to maintain and improve the health, diversity, and productivity of forest ecosystems for the enjoyment of current and future generations. Forest management includes guidance, administration, and support of the agency's forest products management and sales programs.
Previous Fiscal Year Timber Sales
2009 Timber Sales
2010 Timber Sales
Wildlife Management
 Through management of the National Forest we provide wildlife with the habitat needed for survival. Bear, Deer, Wolves, Coyotes, Fox, Eagles, Owls and many more species call the Ottawa National Forest Home. We continuously conduct surveys and testing to insure that the policies we enact are consistent with the survival of our wildlife. Working closely with the Michigan DNR, US Fish and Game, and other wildlife groups we strive to provide a healthy forest for the wildlife. For more information click on the links.
Fisheries and Water Resources
 The Forest has several resources professionals and technicians in place to assure the watersheds, streams, lakes, wetlands, and riparian areas are protected and improved. They do this by participating with other resources specialists in the development of management projects through the NEPA process, particularly ones with the potential to negatively impact these resources.They also inventory for and implement a variety of fisheries, watershed, and riparian improvement projects to enhance aquatic ecosystems...
Invasive Species
 Thousands of non-native invasive plants, invertebrates, vertebrates, and disease-causing pathogens are infesting millions of acres of lands and waters across the nation. These invaders cause massive disruptions in ecosystem function, reducing biodiversity, and degrade ecosystem health in our nation’s forests, prairies, mountains, wetlands, rivers, and oceans. Invasive species affect the health of not only the nation’s forests and rangelands, but also the health and survival of wildlife, livestock, fish, and humans.
Botany
The Ottawa National Forest Botany Program helps insure the health of the forest by managing the following components:
Rare plant conservation
Non-native invasive plants
Management Indicator Species--cutleaf toothwort
Celebrating Wildflowers Program
Native plant program
Botanical forest products
See below for 2011 Timber Sales
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