Who We Are | Michigan Forest Products Council

Foundation

The Michigan Forest Products Council Foundation is a non-proft 501(c)(3) organization committed to its mission to educate and inform Michiganians about the benefits of sustainable management of Michigan's natural forest resources.

Government

MFPC continues to be a successful advocate of Michigan's forest economy by training its focus on three strategic areas of industry growth: Supporting our working forests. Promoting business competitiveness. Ensuring sustainability.

Landowners

Composed of commercial and individual landowners, private forests make up the largest proportion of Michigan's 20 million acres of forestland. MFPC works on behalf of landowners to increase benefits for active ownership, and provides education to help landowners manage properties to meet best management standards.

Loggers

MFPC actively promotes the family-sustaining employment of Michigan's loggers. Each year Michigan's 1,500 logging firms produce around 4 million cords of fiber, providing the necessary resource to manufacture our everyday products. MFPC is a leader in protecting fiber industry jobs, increasing logger safety, and educating loggers on certified sustainable practices.

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

Who is the largest forest owner in Michigan?

The State of Michigan is the largest landowner, holding about 4.1 million acres of state forest, state parks, and other lands. Weyerhaeuser owns approximately 580,000 acres of forest land, making them the largest private forest owner.