Resources for Government | Michigan Forest Products Council

Forest Management Guidelines for Michigan (SAF)

Michigan forests have always been important to the quality of life of Michigan citizens. But our demands on forests continue to grow and to change. To maintain our quality of life, the way we manage our forests will also change.

Michigan Pulp, Paper & Products Pollution Prevention Program

Government

P5 Program, Goals and Objectives

Economic Overview

Government

Michigan leads the nation in timber surplus – that amount of new annual forest growth that is not harvested according to US Forest Service statistics.

2013 Q3 Market Report

Government

The third quarter report includes data on forest health in Huron Manistee, Ottawa and Hiawatha forests, third quarter Michigan market activity and third quarter timber sales on state land.

2015 Q4 Market Report

Government

The 2015 fourth quarter report includes data on forest health in Huron-Manistee, Ottawa and Hiawatha forests, fourth quarter state and federal market activity and fourth quarter timber sales.

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!