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Managing Michigan's Forests

• Forestry, From Fear to Facts: A Landowner's Perspective (Video)

• Forestry: Investing in, and profiting from, Sustainable Forestry (Video)

• State Forest Land Resource Assessment Activities PDF icon
The following actions are conducted by the Michigan DNR to assess environmental impacts and document activities (called treatments) and observations. These actions apply to all proposed treatments on certified State Forest land.

• State Forest Management Planning and Public Participation
Includes Open House and Compartment Review Information

• Michigan Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy PDF icon
The DNR has several programs that work cooperatively with Federal, other State agencies, local units of government, tribes, universities, and many private partners to strive toward sustainable stewardship of Michigan's public and private forest resources. These programs address:

Many aspects of these programs are supported by Federal grants, which are targeted to address priority issues and areas identified in the Michigan Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy.

• Partners may submit grant proposals for issues that are identified in the Michigan Forest Resource Assessment and Strategy:


Related Information

• State Forest Donation Program PDF icon

• State Forest Family Memorial Program
Gifts can be accepted in any amount and will be directed to the program of the donor's choice.


Forestry Links

• Hiawatha National Forest

• Huron-Manistee National Forest

• Michigan Society of American Foresters

• National Register of Big Trees

• Ottawa National Forest

• Timber Prices on the Web

• USDA Forest Service - NE Area


MI Forest Products

• Wood Products Directory Order Form - PR4021 PDF icon

• Wood Products Directory


Timber & Timber Sales

• Clearcutting PDF icon
Questions and Answers about Clearcutting

• Commercial Timber Sales
Information regarding Commercial Timber Sales within the State Forest system.

• Firewood/Fuelwood

• Oak: A Management Guide for MI State Forests PDF icon

• Selling Timber?
Want more money? Contact a forester first.

• Timber Sale Preparation Bidding Process
When work becomes available for bidding, an email will be sent to all pre-qualified bidders and the bid information will be posted on the Timber Sale Preparation web page under the title Available Bid Packets. The email will notify bidders of the location of the work and include a link to the Timber Sale Preparation web page. Dates when bids are due will also be included.



Related Links
 •  Pathway or Trail Search
 •  Map and Legal Descriptions of Commercial Forest Lands Listed
 •  Forest Stewardship Program
 •  Map of Forests, Parks and Trails

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