Huron National Forest | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Location | Lower Peninsula, Michigan |
Coordinates | 44°34′N 83°59′W / 44.57°N 83.99°W |
Area | 438,584 acres (1,770 km2) [1] |
Established | 1909 |
Governing body | United States Forest Service |
Website | Huron–Manistee National Forests |
The Huron National Forest is a National Forest in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It was established in 1909 after the logging era began to decline. In 1945, it was administratively combined with the Manistee National Forest, to create the Huron–Manistee National Forest. However, these are not connected and are separate forests. It provides recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife, and resources for local industry. The headquarters for the forest is located in Cadillac, Michigan.