2016 Statewide BMP Monitoring Study (Region 2 & 3 - Eastern U.P., Lower Peninsula and StatewideSummary Results)

2016 BMP Results

Resource File:

FinalBMPReport_02282017.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).