• Michigan's Forests, Land and Water
Michigan's forests, land and water are indeed a vibrant part of the state. They teem with plant and animal life, provide outdoor recreation opportunities, support 150,000 jobs and contribute over $12 billion to Michigan's economy each year.

• Forest Management and Planning
Includes information on:
*Biodiversity & Conservation Areas
*Boundaries
*Burn Permits
*Business and Industry
*Fire Management
*Forest Health
*Legislation and Policy
*Pigeon River Country - A Concept of Management
*Private Forest Lands
*State Forest Management Planning and Public Participation
*State Lands
*Urban and Community Forestry

• Statewide Planning Resources
Updated Draft of the Michigan State Forest Management Plan
An updated draft of the Michigan State Forest Management Plan has been posted for public review. The updated draft document incorporates revisions based upon comments received during the January 29-March 14, 2008 public review period. The plan has been scheduled as a Director's Action Item at the April 10, 2008 meeting of the Natural Resources Commission at Lansing Community College.

• Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Offices
A listing of Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Offices including Operation Service Centers.

• State Forest Planning & Public Participation

• Michigan's Growing and Expanding Forest Resource
Michigan's temperate forests are an abundant, diverse, healthy, productive and expanding asset providing a multitude of benefits to its citizens.

• Land Management
Manages the State forest lands, and oversee unique, controlled uses of these lands. Activities include mineral exploration and development, easements for public utilities and oil and gas pipelines, natural gas storage, agricultural, and other special land uses. The program also pursues the resolution of trespasses and encroachments on State forestland, land acquisition and disposal, as well as management and maintenance for soil and water quality, threatened and endangered species, and other special forest values.

Also includes information on:
*Best Management Practices
*Boundaries
*Clean Michigan Initiative
*Permission to Use State Lands
*Conservation & Restoration
*Minerals
*Natural Areas
*Natural Roads
*Oil & Gas
*Park Stewardship

• Water Management
Includes information on:
*Dams and Dams Removal
*Inland Lake Maps
*Natural Rivers