Commercial Forest Program Overview

The Commercial Forest program provides a property tax reduction to private landowners as an incentive to retain and manage forestland for long-term timber production. Landowners participating in this program pay a reduced property tax. Additionally, the State of Michigan pays $1.20 per acre annually to each county where land is listed in the program. Applications to list land in the program must be postmarked no later than April 1 to be considered for listing in the next tax year.

• Comercial Forest Program Forms and Documents

• Map and Legal Descriptions of Commercial Forest Lands Listed in this program. NOTE: Check back often for updates and additional maps availability.

• Commercial Forest Tax Reports by County.

For additional information regarding this program contact:

Shirley Businski
Commercial Forest Program Leader
DNR-Forest Management Division
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909-7952
phone: 517-373-1277
email: businskis@michigan.gov

OR

Scott Heather
Resource Protection & Cooperative Programs Section Manager
DNR-Forest Management Division
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909-7952
phone: 517-373-1219
email: heathers@michigan.gov