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 fast are Michigan forests growing?

Michigan's forests are growing considerably faster than they are being harvested. To be precise, each year 2.7 times more wood is grown than harvested--exponentially increasing Michigan's forestland.