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forestry@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov
May 5, 2025
Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee Meeting Agenda
Fred Strand, Chair
Steve Sandstrom, Vice-Chair
Charly Ray
Larry Fickbohm
Jeff Olsen
The Bayfield County Forestry and Parks Committee will meet on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in
the County Board Room of the Courthouse in Washburn, Wisconsin. This meeting will be held in-
person.
The agenda for this meeting is as follows:
1. Call to Order.
2. Public Comment – Limited to 3 minutes per person. 15 minutes total.
3. Approval of the April 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes.
4. Spring Timber Sales. Discussion and action regarding the results of the 2025 spring timber sale
bid opening, including the awarding of contracts.
5. Resolution: Modifications to the Bayfield County Forest Blocking Boundaries. Discussion and
possible action regarding the resolution.
6. Resolution: Amendment to Chapter 4000 (Barrens Management) of the Bayfield County Forest
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Discussion and possible action regarding the resolution.
7. Access Permit Request: Andrew Weyer. Discussion and possible action regarding a request to
access property located in the Town of Iron River.
8. Event Request. Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation (AOEF). Discussion and possible
action on a request to host the Thunderbird Warrior Challenge event on June 14, 2025 at the Mt.
Ashwabay location.
9. Rec Trail Improvement Request. CAMBA. Discussion and possible action regarding numerous
recreational trail improvements (mountain bike) in the Town of Cable.
10. Monthly Reports. Discussion of general activities, events, issues and accomplishments. Possible
action on the report(s) only.
January 20, 2021
Bayfield County Forestry & Parks Committee
May 12, 2025 Meeting Agenda
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a) Forestry (all updates):
a. 2025 Budget.
b. Carbon Project.
c. Land Acquisition Projects.
i. Stewardship Application.
ii. Iron River/Maki Community Forest.
iii. Whittlesey Creek.
d. Nature Conservancy MOU.
e. John Mesko Retirement.
f. WCFA Board Member Update.
b) Campgrounds and Day Use Parks.
c) Trails and Recreation (all updates):
a. Motorized Trails.
b. Non-Motorized Trails.
c. Yurts.
d. Local Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (LCORP) update.
e. Events.
11. Committee Members Discussion. Discussion regarding matters of the Forestry and Parks
Department.
12. Joseph LeBouton, DNR Representative, Comments.
Any person wishing to attend who, because of a disability, requires special accommodations, should
contact the Forestry and Parks Department office at 715-373-6114 at least 24 hours before the scheduled
meeting time, so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Cc: Bayfield County Forestry & Parks Committee Members
Matt Blaylock, DNR Area Leader
Eric Sirrine, DNR Team Leader
Joseph LeBouton, DNR Liaison
Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator
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