Our mission is to catalyze innovation and use of materials
from forests for a healthy economy and environment.

Our vision is a carbon-neutral Michigan, advanced by a
sustainable forest economy.

MIFBI began as an initiative in 2013 driven by Michigan Technological University, and formally became a 501(c)(3) organization in 2016 with a diverse board including state agencies, universities, and other private and non-profit institutions.

MIFBI promotes utilization of forest materials by convening stakeholders and incubating collaboration across sectors. 

We have a great future ahead with Michigan's forest biomaterials. Learn more in our interactive StoryMap created with the support of The Nature Conservancy.

Join MIFBI

Membership in MIFBI provides numerous benefits including event registration discounts, access to the member directory, and more. 

Multiple organizational and individual membership levels are available.