2018 Q4 FOREST MARKET REPORT

The 2018 fourth quarter report includes data on forest health in Huron-Manistee, Ottawa and Hiawatha forests, fourth quarter state and federal market activity and fourth quarter timber sales.

Who We Serve:

Government

Landowners

Loggers

Resource File:

2018 Q4 Timber Market Report.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 wood does it take to build a house?

Obviously, the answer depends on the house. However, a 2000 square foot house will use about 13,000 board feet of framing lumber and about 6200 square feet of sheathing (usually oriented strand board - OSB).