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Forest Stewardship Program
Forest Stewardship Program
About the program
Program report
Read the Forest Stewardship Program annual reportStewardship Stories
From the hardwoods of northern lower Michigan to the wetlands of the eastern Upper Peninsula to the prairies near the Lake St. Clair coast, see how we have helped other landowners manage and improve their forests.
How the program works:
- Identify your goals and find a forester to help accomplish them
- Your forester will conduct a land inspection to understand its forest resources
- You and your forester prepare a personal forest stewardship plan
- The plan is put into action
Get a personalized stewardship plan for your forest
The Forest Stewardship Program helps a landowner achieve their forest management goals through a personalized plan developed with the expertise of a forester. The forester identifies ways to achieve goals such as improving wildlife habitat, removing invasive species, promoting forest health, planting trees and selling timber. They may also discuss requirements and benefits of related forestry and conservation programs.
Contact Information
DNR Forest Stewardship Coordinator
Southern Lower Peninsula
Mike Smalligan
517-449-5666
DNR Service Foresters
Western Upper Peninsula
Gary Willis
906-201-4602
Eastern Upper Peninsula
Jason Caron
906-235-4361
Northern Lower Peninsula
Mike Hanley
989-251-8004