SAGOLA - The Department of Natural Resources announced the temporary closure of Gene's Pond State Forest Campground beginning today. The campground is located approximately 12 miles east of Sagola on Leeman Road in Dickinson County.

This temporary closure is caused by a commercial timber sale designed to remove hazardous trees from the property.

According to Steve Milford, state forest unit manager in the DNR Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division, the commercial timber sale was the most cost-effective and efficient method of removing the trees.

The closure is necessary to protect the safety of potential campers and the campground is expected to reopen by Nov. 13.