Michigan DNR Director, Keith Creagh Receives Tuebor Award

MDNR Director, Keith Creagh recognized for promoting, protecting and sustaining Michigan's forests.

News Type:

Press Release

Publication Date:

Thursday, October 29, 2015

File:

Keith Creagh Tuebor Award.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).