Late ice storm should benefit Michigan wildlife in long run

The early-April ice storm that caused extensive timber damage, power outages, and blocked miles of road in 12 northern Michigan counties almost certainly killed some wildlife. But in the long run, it’ll likely have beneficial effects, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
The downed timber will cause regeneration of the forest, says Scott Eggeman, the DNR’s field operations manager for the Gaylord, Pigeon River Country, and Atlanta management units.

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