USE Much of this subsection is presently forested and forestry is one of the most important land uses. Aspen is the most common tree species. It is found in both pure stands and mixed stands with birch, maple, oak, white spruce, jack pine, and red pine. Tourism and recreation is the other important land use. There are many lakes present and most are developed with summer homes.
Agriculture is important locally, particularly in the western part.
However, it is not clear whether the fires were from the Bemidji Outwash Plain immediately to the south or from lightning fires originating within the pine stands themselves. This includes estimates on how much can be cut without significant environmental impacts. Other conservation concerns include water quality issues. There is a strong planning effort being undertaken by the state in the Leech Lake Watershed. All rights reserved.