MFPC Applauds Governor Snyder For Upholding Scientific Management Policy

The Michigan Forest Products Council commends Governor Rick Snyder for signing into law Senate Bill 289, sponsored by Senator Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba). The bill easily passed the Senate 25-13, sending it to the Governor's desk for signature.

News Type:

Press Release

Publication Date:

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

File:

FIM Governor Signs Wolf Hunting 5-8-14.pdf

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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!