In the seven miles from Snellman to the Shell River before Osage, MnDOT plans for a contractor to clear-cut all trees 55 feet along the south side of Highway 34, as well as 75% of trees in their right-of-way beyond the clear cutting. A virtual public meeting is set for Wednesday, Jan. 12.
MnDOT says the tree-cutting is necessary to make the highway safer, but opponents say the plan violates the spirit of the state’s scenic byway program, which has included Highway 34 for over 20 years.
MnDOT says the tree-cutting is necessary to make the highway safer, but opponents say the plan violates the spirit of the state’s scenic byway program, which has included Highway 34 for over 20 years.