FORESTRY ASSISTANCE  IN MICHIGAN

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

	Associations
	MSU Extension
	Auto Tours
	Demonstration Sites
	Others

American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)
1111 19^th Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 463-2700, voice
(202) 436-2785, fax
Internet Connection

Michigan's Sustainable Forestry Initiative
State Implementation Committee
Internet Connection

American Tree Farm System
1111 19^th Street, N.W. Suite 780
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 463-2462, voice
(202) 463-2461, fax
Internet Connection -National
Tree Farm recognizes landowners who implement proper forest management.
Internet Connection - Michigan

Lake States Women in Timber
RR4, Box 91C
Ashland, WI  54806
(715) 682-8146, voice
Active in forestry education, safety and promoting forest communities.

Maple Syrup Association
(517) 349-5185

Michigan Christmas Tree Association
P. O. Box 256
2098 Butternut
Okemos, Michigan 48805-0256
(800) 589-8733

Michigan Association of Timbermen
201 West John Street
Newberry, Michigan 49868
(800) 682-4979, voice
Internet Connection
Logger, sawmill and other forest industry members.

Michigan Forest Association
6120 S. Clinton Trail
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-3423
Internet Connection
Bill Botti , Executive Director
Forest landowner association.

Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association
2149 Commons Parkway
Okemos, Michigan 48864
(517) 381-0437

Michigan United Conservation Clubs
2101 Wood Street
Lansing, Michigan 48912
(517) 371-1041
Internet Connection
Programs to educate citizens in natural resource conservation and environmental protection.

Society of American Foresters
5400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-2198
(301) 897-8720, voice
(301) 897-3690, fax
Internet Connection
Organization of professional foresters.

Michigan Society of American Foresters
Contact the Society Chairperson, which changes annually.
Internet Connection

Michigan State University Extension
  Internet Connection

Extension provides information and offers on-going educational programs in land and resource management to the citizens of Michigan. Extension has responsibilities in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community and Economic Development and Children, Youth, and Families program areas. Natural resource education encompasses all three program areas of Michigan State University Extension. Educational programs in resource management touch on Community and Economic Development based on the State’s natural resources providing education to youth in natural resource management so they will be equipped with the tools necessary to make wise decisions in their adult life.

Extension also provides direct information to landowners through a variety of educational programs designed to enhance the individual’s knowledge of land and resource management. These program areas have similar goals – they seek to help people better understand their environments, make the best possible use of their resources and enhance the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities through education and wise decision making.

The Extension is a source for many publications, educational resource materials and workshops about forestry. These are available either from County Extension Offices or from the MSU Bulletin Office .

Auto Tours

• Upper Peninsula Forestry Auto Tour. The Society of American Foresters developed this self-guided tour to identify and explain the different timber types found in the U.P. and the importance of each. Call the MFRA office for a free tour guide.  Internet Connection.
• Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour. A 48 mile self-guided auto tour through the scenic AuSable River valley and unique jack pine ecosystem – and home to the critically endangered Kirtland’s warbler. For more information, contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, (517) 826-3211, or the U.S. Forest Service at (517) 826-3252.

Demonstration Forests

• Oscoda County Forestry Demonstration Area. Located 2 miles north of Fairview on Reber Road. On-site logging demonstrations are done each July during the Oscoda County Fair and Great Lakes Forestry Expo.
• The Champion Menominee River Demonstration Forest. Just across the Menominee River from Champion’s Quinnesec pulp and paper mill, a 27-acre parcel of land has been set aside to give visitors a first-hand look at the ways in which Champion works with nature to conserve and promote a forest’s health, beauty, diversity, and productivity. This walking tour has 10 stops that add up to a hands-on way to learn about how Champion regenerates, protects, and conserves their unique forest resources.

The Georgia-Pacific Educational and Nature Series for children and adults is available from:

Georgia-Pacific Corporation
212 Dickerson
Gaylord, Michigan 49735
Attention: Jan Hardy
(517) 732-5151 ext. 206

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This website is maintained by Bill Cook, Michigan State University Extension Forest in the Upper Peninsula.  Comments, questions, and suggestions are gratefully accepted. 

Last update of this page was 29 March, 2011

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