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Subject: Governor receives Tuebor
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2005
Governor Receives Teubor Award
Commended for Protecting Forests While
Promoting Economy
LANSING –
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today received the Tuebor Award for excellence in
conservation, natural resources, and economic policy. The Michigan Forest
Products Council’s (MFPC) Board of Directors chose the Governor as the
second recipient of this award based on her commitment to protecting our
forests and promoting the natural resource based economy.
“I am honored to accept this award because it is a
symbol of something I strongly believe,” Granholm said. “We
can protect our natural resources and our economy at the same time. These
things are not mutually exclusive, they’re mutually reinforcing.”
The Tuebor award recognizes leadership in promoting
sustainable, well-managed forests throughout the State of Michigan. The MFPC commended
Granholm’s efforts to conserve 271,000 acres of prime forestland in the
Upper Peninsula, to continue to improve management in the largest State Forest
system in the country at 4 million acres, and to promote job growth through her
economic plan.
The Michigan Forest Products Council promotes a sustainable
and globally competitive forest products industry in Michigan. Their member companies employ over
154,000 men and women, and make 10 percent of the state’s manufacturing
jobs.
Governor Granholm is working to make all of Michigan’s forests
certified for sustainable management by 2006, ensuring that habitats and water
quality are protected. This makes Michigan
a model of sustainable forestry and allows producers to be certified as
environmentally friendly. The Governor is also working to restructure the
Single Business Tax to promote manufacturing.
“There is no question that our forests are a precious
treasure. Being recognized for protecting the environment and jobs in our state
is an honor,” Granholm said.
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