State of the Forest Industry in Michigan 2012

View a PDF of the state of the forestry industry in Michigan from 2012, developed by Dr. Larry Leefers, Forest Economist, Michigan State University.

Who We Serve:

Foundation

Government

Landowners

Loggers

Resource File:

Current_State_of_the_Forest_Industry_in_Michigan[1].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

Is Michigan running out of trees or forest?

No. Forest area is increasing slightly and forest volume is growing substantially. Michigan has some of the least harvested forests in the United States; however, there may be some areas within the state that are experiencing forest loss. This is typically caused by urban expansion and the construction of second homes, resorts, golf courses, etc.