Michigan Land Resources Project
Setting the Tone
•Michigan’s land-based industries – agriculture, forestry, mining, tourism and recreation – contribute $63 Billion (30%) to the state’s economy
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•Land use change is a significant issue, which could have a profound impact on these industries in the future
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•Land-based industries contribute to our scenic landscape and quality of life
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•Polls show that citizens care about land use change: 72% are concerned about loss of agriculture land, 65% believe that loss of forests is a serious problem
$64 Billion is 30% of the state’s economy. This figure is an estimate that combines several years of data.

Quality of life typically drives business re-location decisions among all sectors of businesses.

Citation for the last bullet: “Shaping our Future: A report to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on Land Use Issues in Michigan” Public Sector Consultants, Inc. December 15, 1997.