MFPC Hires Kailey Forbes

Kailey Forbes joined the Michigan Forest Products Council's Lansing staff as the new Director of Operations.

News Type:

Press Release

Publication Date:

Monday, October 7, 2013

File:

Kailey Hire.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).