There are four categories of lease classification:
Leasable development (allows surface use that conforms to lease terms).
Leasable development with restrictions (allows surface use that conforms to lease terms and additional added stipulations).
Leasable nondevelopment (does not allow surface use without separate, written permission from the DNR).
Nonleasable (mineral rights will not be leased). Nominated parcels are classified for leasing after a review by biologists, foresters, the state archeologist and other professionals to determine the appropriate level of surface use for the parcel based on its resource features.