Timbermen News


Court Opnion on Silvilcultural Permit Exemption PDF
A court opinion regarding the exemption from run-off permits for Silvicultural Activities. This doesn't look good.

MAT and GLTPA LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON PDF

2008 Christmas Tree Harvesting and Silver Bells Parade PDF
MAT and GLTPA "Working Together"

2007 SILVER BELLS TREE CEREMONY PDF

State chosen for first commercial ethanol plant to use wood PDF
LANSING A Boston-based company has chosen Michigan for the nation s first commercial ethanol plant to use wood and other cellulose material instead of corn, Gov. Jennifer Granholm announced Thursday.

Wood Fuel Startup To Plant Roots Up North PDF
A Massachusetts-based startup plans on turning Northern Michigan wood into auto-burning ethanol as soon as late 2008, Gov. Jennifer GRANHOLM announced today at a Lansing press conference.

Comments on Draft Sustainable Soil and Water Quality Practices PDF
The change from buffer zone to Riparian Management Zone is very positive. Many people view a buffer as a no cut or management area and the inclusion of management demonstrates that timber harvesting can take place in these unique areas.

Michigan Wood Producers Co-op PDF
By Tom Barnes Executive Director Michigan Association of Timbermen

AGREEMENT REACHED ON NEW BUSINESS TAX PDF
Yesterday evening leadership from the state Senate and House, along with Governor Granholm, announced that they had reached agreement on the outline of a new state business tax to replace the Single Business Tax.

Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Sub Committee PDF
Michigan is blessed with vast forest resources but unfortunately we have not realized the full economic and environmental impact our forests can have on our quality of life.

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