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

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!