Michigan
Total forested acres = 19.3 million
Privately owned = 8.5 million
Forest Industry = 1.5 million
State-owned timberland = 3.7 million
County/Municipal = 256,000
Other Federal = 49,000
National Forest = 2.5 million
Corporate = 2.1 million
American Indian Tribal Ownership= 14,000
Below is a summary of our habitat conservation projects and educational opportunities relevant to family forest owners in Michigan. In addition, you’ll find links to state agencies and local conservation partners that can provide further resources and information about conservation forestry.
Species of Concern in Michigan:
Information for Family Forest Owners Download a species profile (pdf).
Rehabilation plan for Coaster Brook Trout
In 1998 Shared Streams contributed to a comprehensive assessment and the creation of a rehabilitation plan for native “coaster” brook trout in the Lake Superior watershed. The plan identified the Salmon Trout River as one of several tributaries of concern that lead to Lake Superior and outlined rehabilitation strategies and other conservation activities on family forestlands.
Technical and Cost-share Assistance
- The Michigan State University Extension Service can provide management suggestions based upon current university research, information and expertise. Use the website link to locate your local county agents. Ph: (517) 355-2308.
- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Forest Management provides cost-share, educational, and technical forestry services to landowners. Ph: (517) 373-1275.
- The Partners for Fish & Wildlife program of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offers technical and financial assistance to landowners for restoration of native habitat types. Ph: (517) 324-5270.
- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers technical and financial assistance to landowners to help them sustainably manage their land through the Forest Stewardship Program. Ph: (517) 335-3355. In addition, there is assistance for conservation projects through the Landowner Incentive Program. Ph: (517) 241-1153.
Forest Landowner Groups
Local organizations that support the work of family forest owners:
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