Landowners | Michigan Forest Products Council

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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.

Soil and Water Quality Guidelines from MDNR

Click the link below to download the "Sustainable Soil and Water Quality Practices on Forest Land" handbook from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Maximizing Timber Sales (from MDNR)

See link below to download PDF on timber sales brochure from the Michigan Department of Natural Resourcs

Michigan Pulp, Paper, & Products Environmental Council

P5 Program, Goals and Objectives

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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 long do trees live?

Most trees don't survive their first year. However, trees can live as long as 4,000 years, but this is very rare. In Michigan, tree species longevity ranges from about 80 years to about 1,200 years (potentially). Northern white cedar is the longest living tree species in Michigan.