blueberry farms and the forest - Ask Extension
Is there any way I can stop a blueberry farm from destroying the forest on the property next to me? Last year they destroyed 35-40 acres of forest f...
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blueberry farms and the forest #890719
Asked December 11, 2024, 4:17 PM EST
Is there any way I can stop a blueberry farm from destroying the forest on the property next to me? Last year they destroyed 35-40 acres of forest for blueberries. They purchased the 30 acres that abutt my property, I have 10 acres that I have lived on for 25 years. Between myself and my father we have paid taxes in Fruitland Township for at least 75 years. This is forested land with a house that they plan on leaving. This property is in Rural Residential and is NOT in the agricultural overlay. I am very concerned about my water quality as well as the environment surrounding me. There are already many blueberry farms in the area. We do not need any more!
Muskegon County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello Debbie,
It was great to chat with you on the phone today about this questions and talk through a lot of the details. While we were chatting I mentioned some resources that might be helpful to you, those are linked below.
Thank you and have a great day!
It was great to chat with you on the phone today about this questions and talk through a lot of the details. While we were chatting I mentioned some resources that might be helpful to you, those are linked below.
- How to Participate in the Zoning Process for Special Use Permits (including administrative PUD)
- This resource is intended to help the average resident understand and respond to a local government public hearing notice for a proposed special use permit. It briefly outlines how to be most effective when submitting written comments or making public comment for or against a proposed special use permit.
- When buying property, be sure to check the local zoning ordinance - Goof introduction/overview of zoning and how to find more information
- Right to Farm Act can preempt local regulation authority, but not all local regulations - Good overview of the Right to Farm Act
Thank you and have a great day!
