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MFPC Endorses Attorney General Bill Schuette

The Michigan Forest Products Council (MFPC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has endorsed Attorney General Bill Schuette for the general election this November.

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Receives Tuebor Award

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Governor Rick Snyder is recognized for promoting, protecting and sustaining Michigan's forests.

Michigan Forest Products Council Endorses Governor Snyder

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Today, the Michigan Forest Products Council announced their endorsement of Governor Rick Snyder in his bid for re-election.

MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE APPROVES FUNDING FOR STATEWIDE FOREST BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) MONITORING

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Wednesday, the Michigan legislature approved much needed funding for a statewide best management practices monitoring program for Michigan’s forests thanks to support from the Michigan Forest Products Council.

Michigan Forest Products Council Adds Communication and Marketing Expertise

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Joining MFPC is Amanda Sumerix, director of communications. Sumerix joins from Gibbs & Soell Public Relations, Chicago, Ill., where she was a junior account executive on one of the world’s largest agri-business operations.

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

Who is the largest forest owner in Michigan?

The State of Michigan is the largest landowner, holding about 4.1 million acres of state forest, state parks, and other lands. Weyerhaeuser owns approximately 580,000 acres of forest land, making them the largest private forest owner.