The forest products industry provides 96,000 jobs and contributes $20 billion to Michigan’s economy. Approximately 20% of the raw material used by this industry comes from state forest land.
Industry
Purchasers 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.
- Bid on timber sales
- Prospectuses (advertisements)
- Bid Summary Reports
- Stumpage Price Reports
- Stumpage prices over time
- Unsold timber
Contract Foresters
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Pre-qualified contractors can bid to prepare timber sales on state land.
- MobileMap installation and training materials
- Task Book
- Bid Results
- Timber Products and Standards Guide
- New field procedures and exam
- Status of Certified Timber Markers and Cruisers
- Timber Sale Preparation Services Contract Information
New Timber Cruising Program
The Michigan DNR is implementing new timber cruising methods for timber sale preparation and contracting beginning in fall 2020. Training sessions will be provided in the new cruise methods. These trainings will be required for all DNR-certified timber sale preparation contractors.
Contacts
Questions? Contact Doug Heym at HeymD@Michigan.gov.
