• Michigan State Forest and Forest Certification: A Message from Rodney A. Stokes, Director-designate of the Department of Natural Resources 

• Overview of the Michigan DNR Forest Certification Program 

• Forest Stewardship Council - Michigan Well Managed Forest Certificate 

• Sustainable Forestry Initiative - Certificate of Conformance 

• DNR FSC Chemical Derogation Requests Consistent with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) policy requirements, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requesting derogation to utilize five pesticides.

• Questions or Suggestions?We encourage you to contact any member of the Forest Certification Implementation Team if you have questions, comments, or recommendations. Additionally, feel free to contact Dennis Nezich, FMD Forest Certification Specialist at nezichd@michigan.gov

• Forest Certification Work Instructions

Work Instructions Related Documents:

• Conservation Area Management Guidelines
• Conservation Area Annual Protection & Representation Planning Assessment Supplement to Guidelines
• Biodiversity Conservation on DNR-Owned Lands Conservation Area Recommendation Process
• PR 4199 - Conservation Area Recommendation Form
• Michigan State Forests Timber Harvest Trends Report
• DNR Summary of Sustainable Forestry Research

• Statewide Planning Resources Michigan State Forest Management Plan
At the April 10, 2008 meeting of the Natural Resources Commission Director Rebecca Humphries approved the Michigan State Forest Management Plan. The final document incorporates revisions based upon comments received during the January 29-March 14, 2008 public review period.

• DNR Certification Audits, Management Reviews & Corrective Actions

• Understanding Forest Certification 

• Monitoring of Forestry BMPs in Michigan, Fall 2011 

• What Can You Do if Logging or Other Land Management Activity Does Not Appear to be Consistent With SFI Guidelines?