To protect the watershed of Backbone Lake. 5. Yellow River, Shimek, Stephens, and Loess Hills State Forests. 6. 2.1 million acres. Walnut, red oak and beech. The goals of forest management in parks and recreation areas include aesthetics, natural area protection, outdoor recreation, wildlife, demonstration and forest products.
Forests are a resource that produces multiple benefits.
The DNR practices good stewardship by managing forests for wildlife habitat, recreation, tourism, aesthetics, wood products and watershed protection. No reservations are required or accepted. Camp sites are available on a first come, first served basis. See web page. This abscission layer slows the transport of water and carbohydrates, slowing the manufacture of chlorophyll in the leaf, which allows other pigments to show through.