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Concealed Republican > Blog > Politics > Michigan Set to Clear Hundreds of Acres of Forest to ‘Save the Environment’ [WATCH]
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Michigan Set to Clear Hundreds of Acres of Forest to ‘Save the Environment’ [WATCH]

Jim Taft
Last updated: January 4, 2025 8:25 pm
By Jim Taft 5 Min Read
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Republican lawmakers in Michigan are voicing strong opposition to a plan by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to lease over 400 acres of state forestland in Otsego County for the construction of a solar panel farm.

Good morning from Michigan’s cloudy, snowy wonderland! ❄️

Imagine thinking clearing 400+ acres of forest and killing all the wildlife living there for solar panels makes sense in our state. pic.twitter.com/tR2JOTJdzR

— Tudor Dixon (@TudorDixon) January 4, 2025

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The project, intended to generate renewable energy, has sparked outrage due to its environmental impact and reliance on Chinese-made solar panels.

The proposed solar farm would be built on 420 acres of forestland in Hayes Township, just west of Gaylord.

The project is designed to complement two other solar installations being developed on nearby private lands, leveraging a high-voltage power transmission line that runs through the area.

INSANITY: Michigan is clearing over 400 acres of a forest to create rows of Chinese-made solar panels that just occasionally generate electricity.

And it’s not even going to help the environment. A recent study found “the loss of carbon-dioxide gobbling forests for solar… pic.twitter.com/UXhQTUoR8v

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) January 3, 2025

While proponents of the project argue it supports renewable energy goals, critics contend that cutting down a significant portion of forestland undermines environmental conservation efforts.

State Representative Ken Borton of Gaylord, along with other Republican legislators, has been vocal in opposing the DNR’s plan.

Borton argued that the decision to destroy the forest contradicts the principles of environmental preservation, even among those who support renewable energy initiatives.

“I’m hearing from many of my Democrat friends, people who believe in climate change, that they realize that for them to cut all these trees down is absolutely going the wrong way,” Borton said in comments reported by WSJM.

Borton and other lawmakers are calling for accountability, with some suggesting that those responsible for the decision within the DNR should face consequences. “There should be mass firings at the DNR over it,” Borton added.

The plan has drawn criticism not only from local legislators but also from other state lawmakers concerned about the precedent this project could set.

The use of public trust lands for solar installations has raised questions about the DNR’s priorities and decision-making processes.

An official from the DNR confirmed that the agency has received multiple inquiries from legislators following a report by MLive detailing the project.

Michigan plans to clear 400+ acres of state forest near Gaylord for solar farm pic.twitter.com/GT1cLnxcSL

— Dave Bondy (@DaveBondyTV) January 2, 2025

The report brought renewed attention to the balance between renewable energy development and land conservation.

The solar farm proposal aligns with broader efforts to expand renewable energy capacity in Michigan.

The DNR has justified the project by citing the proximity of the forestland to the high-voltage power transmission line, which makes the area suitable for solar energy production.

However, the project has been criticized for its reliance on solar panels manufactured in China, raising concerns about economic and supply chain implications.

Additionally, opponents argue that the environmental cost of clear-cutting over 400 acres of forest outweighs the benefits of occasional electricity generation.

The DNR’s decision to seek bids for the project remains under scrutiny as legislators continue to push back.

The controversy highlights the ongoing tension between renewable energy initiatives and land management policies, especially when public lands are involved.

As the debate unfolds, Michigan lawmakers are calling for a reassessment of the state’s approach to renewable energy projects to ensure that environmental preservation and local concerns are adequately addressed.


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