Michigan Senate Apprroves Bill to Enhance State Forest Management , Recreation and Tourism

Senate passes Senate Bill 78 to boost forest health and access

News Type:

Press Release

Publication Date:

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

File:

March 5 BSA Release.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).