MDNR Forest Legacy Program using USDA conservation easements and land purchases to protect environmentally significant private forest lands in Michigan
MDNR Commercial Forest Program providing significant property tax reduction for Michigan landowners managing forestland for long-term timber production. Service foresters
MDNR voluntary Registered Forester program for Michigan professional foresters. Board of Foresters handles complaints, reviews applications, and promotes the program.
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development maintains the official list of Qualified Foresters (updated March 13, 2026) eligible to
Business Name: MDARD Qualified Forester Registration Program
Email: MDARD-QFP@Michigan.gov
Phone: 517-284-5630
Nonprofit organization working on sustainable forest policy, certification, and woodland owner education programs throughout Michigan with focus on northern Michigan
MDNR natural heritage program providing information on Michigan rare species, natural communities, and significant natural features to landowners, foresters, and
Nonprofit statewide organization for Michigan private forest landowners. Educational programs, stewardship assistance, legislative advocacy, and connection to professional forestry resources
Buskirk Lumber. Freeport, Barry County. One of the largest sawmills in Michigan with 10+ million BF annually. Makes veneer logs,
Carl J. Eklund Jr. Central Lake, Antrim County. Qualified Forester #159. Northern Michigan consulting forester providing forest management plans, timber
Rexx A. Janowiak. Pelkie, Houghton County. Qualified Forester #99 (Green Timber firm). Upper Peninsula consulting forester serving Baraga, Houghton, and
Business Name: Green Timber Consulting Foresters Rexx Janowiak
Email: rexx@greentimberforestry.com
Phone: 906-353-8584




