Huron–Manistee National Forests
The Huron–Manistee National Forests are two separate national forests, the Huron National Forest and the Manistee National Forest, combined in 1945 for administration purposes and which comprise 978,906 acres (3,960 km2) of public lands, including 5,786 acres (23 km2) of wetlands, extending across the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. The Huron–Manistee National Forests provide recreation opportunities for visitors, habitat for fish and wildlife, and resources for local industry. The headquarters for the forests is in Cadillac, Michigan.
| Huron–Manistee National Forests | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Canoes on the Pere Marquette River in the Manistee National Forest. | |
Map showing National Forests in Michigan. | |
| Location | Lower Peninsula, Michigan |
| Coordinates | Huron 44.57°N 83.99°W Manistee 43.85°N 85.95°W |
| Area | Total - 978,906 acres (3,960 km2) Huron - 438,584 acres (1,770 km2) Manistee - 540,322 acres (2,190 km2) |
| Established | Huron - 1909 Manistee - 1938 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Huron–Manistee National Forests |
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