• Forest Certification
On January 12, 2006 Director Rebecca A. Humphries announced the certification of Michigan's State Forest as being sustainably managed by SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). The effective date for SFI certification is December 14, 2005 and the effective date for FSC certification is December 31, 2005. This means that stumpage from the State Forests can be considered as certified wood.

• Sales and Removal of Timber from State Forests
The sale of timber from State Forests contribute substantially to the timber based industry and the welfare of all citizens of Michigan.

• State Forest Timber Sale Contract General Conditions and Requirements

• Instructions for Bidding on State Forest Timber Sale Contracts (06/25/2008) 
The guidelines for bidding on State Forest Timber Sale Contracts are given in the attached.

• Sustainable Forestry Education
Stumpage purchasers, their employees, their contractors, and their subcontractors shall have adequate training, sufficient for their roles and responsibilities.

• Bid Summary Reports
Results of sealed bid, lump sum bidding on State Forest timber sales.

• Stumpage Price Reports
The purpose of the Stumpage Price Report is to summarize bid prices from historic State Forest timber sales to provide DNR staff base information for determining a minimum acceptable bid for future timber sales.

• Timber Prices on the Web
Looking for timber prices in your area? Wondering what mills are offering for delivered logs? Want to know what loggers are paying for stumpage? Use this page to find links and explanations of what free information is available for your state. If you're selling timber be sure and also check our general advice for selling timber.

• Aspen

• Bark Factor Equations

• Red Pine

• Timbersource.com
Choose the Timber Sales tab, then search on Michigan, then Public Sales for MDNR Sales and Prospectuses.

• PR 4031-5 Timbersale Verification of Worker's Disability Compensation Act Compliance