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State of Michigan's Forest Products Industries 2013

Foundation, Government, Landowners, Loggers

View a PDF developed by forestry industry specialists and experts for the 2013 Forest Products Summit.

2013 MFPC Annual Report

Foundation, Government, Landowners, Loggers

2016 Q4 Market Report

The 2016 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.

DNR Report: Governor's Forest Products Summit 2013

Foundation, Government, Landowners, Loggers

On Earth Day, April 23, 2013, Governor Rick Snyder called a Forest Products Summit to bring to light the issues and opportunities currently facing the industry. The Governor highlight three questions the industry must address for long-term success:

MFPC Applauds FERC Announcement on EIS for Rover

Foundation, Government, Landowners, Loggers

The Michigan Forest Products Council applauds the annoucement by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it has released the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rover natural gas pipeline project.

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

Is Michigan running out of trees or forest?

No. Forest area is increasing slightly and forest volume is growing substantially. Michigan has some of the least harvested forests in the United States; however, there may be some areas within the state that are experiencing forest loss. This is typically caused by urban expansion and the construction of second homes, resorts, golf courses, etc.