Representative Dr. Dan Benishek Endorsed by MFPC

Ron Salisbury of Potlatch applauds Rep's support for legislation to expand forestry industry.

News Type:

Press Release

Publication Date:

Monday, August 25, 2014

File:

8.25.14_Benishek Endorsement.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

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.