Michigan Forest Products Council Announces Support for Senate Bill 78

Legislation proposed by Senator Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba) would offer increased benefits for Michigan citisens and present the opportunity for management of public lands.

News Type:

Press Release

Publication Date:

Friday, February 15, 2013

File:

PR- re SB78- 14Feb2013.pdf

Sustainable Forestry Initiative

SFI. The Mark of Good Forestry in Michigan. Visit SFI

Michigan Tree Farm

Michigan Tree Farm. Promoting the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands, while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry. Visit Michigan Tree Farm.

Facts

How much economic activity do forest products produce?

Each year, the Michigan forest products industry harvests about 12 million tons of wood. Each ton of wood generates about $100 worth of economic activity. That's a grand total of $1.3 billion worth of economic activity!