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Commercial timber sales
Commercial timber sales
The forest products industry provides 96,000 jobs and contributes $22 billion to Michigan’s economy.
Approximately 20% of the raw material used by Michigan's forest products industry comes from sustainably-managed state forest lands.
Commercial timber sales
Purchasers of DNR timber are required to maintain certification as defined by the Michigan Sustainable Forestry Initiative or the Wisconsin Forest Industry Safety and Training Alliance.
Sign up for email notifications when prospectuses or bid summaries are posted by emailing SpagnuoloM2@Michigan.gov.
VMS-CUT application
The Vegetative Management System Customer Utility application provides online contract management tools for timber customers.
See a training video to learn about using the application.
Training information for foresters
Updated timber cruising methods
The Michigan DNR implemented new timber cruising methods for timber sale preparation and contracting in fall 2020. Training sessions are available in the cruise methods and will be required for all DNR-certified timber sale preparation contractors.
Contacts
Questions? Contact timber sales specialist Donovan Asselin or program manager Brenda Haskill.
Find a field office contact for timber sales or find additional forestry contact information.