College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Oriental bittersweet: An aggressive, invasive plant

  Published on November 13, 2015
  A beautiful plant along the roadways in late fall, Oriental bittersweet is a threat to native environments by aggressively choking out other woody plants. Collecting can cause spreading.

• Funded Projects | Project GREEEN

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  Counting trees

  Published on December 8, 2017
  Michigan forests are growing older with larger trees covering more acres according to inventory statistics that reveal a dynamic and ever-changing resource.

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  Hulcr named outstanding young alum by CANR

  Published on February 25, 2017
  Jiri Hulcr will receive an Outstanding Young Alumnus Award.

• Hulcr named Outstanding Young Alumnus by CANR

  Published on February 20, 2017
  Jiri Hulcr will receive an Outstanding Young Alumnus Award.

• Assistant/Associate Professor of Watershed Management and Hydrology

  Hiring Organization: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  Employment type: Full-Time
  Application Due Date: September 15, 2025
  Job Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
  

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Quagga mussel

  Published on February 26, 2016
  Part 7 in a series to learn about invasive species and what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes.

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  Safa Alzohairy

  Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator
  safa@msu.edu
  517-353-9903
  

• Now is a good time to see three notorious beetles: European chafer, emerald ash borer, Japanese beet

  Published on July 10, 2009
  European chafer beetles were very active on warm evenings around dusk in Lansing this past week.

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  The benefits of planting flowers and herbs in your vegetable garden

  Published on June 18, 2025
  Although there is a lack of scientific research available, there is a rich history and an abundance of anecdotal evidence that flowers are a great addition to your vegetable garden.

• Sapsucker feeding habits benefit overall forest ecology

  Published on August 3, 2012
  Although looked at as damaging by some, sapsucker injuries to trees are used to the benefit migratory birds and several other wildlife species with little negative effect on tree health.

• Preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species by aquaculture and baitfish operations

  Published on May 1, 2013
  The baitfish and aquaculture industries have been proactive in preventing the spread of AIS through training programs and implementing HACCP plans that are specific to their industries.

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  Haddish Melakeberhan

  Associate Professor
  melakebe@msu.edu
  (517) 353-0404
  

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  FCCP publishes policy brief with MSU Canadian Studies Center

  Published on January 27, 2026
  FCCP publishes Canada Connect policy brief with the MSU Canadian Studies Center.

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  New research lends insight into the spread of invasive species

  Published on April 9, 2018
  Some invasive species depend on one another to spread, according to new research from Michigan State University scientists.

• Mulch: Just do it!

  Published on March 21, 2011
  Mulching is one of the best practices to ensure you have healthy trees and shrubs.

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  Investing in Iron County Youth with 4-H and MSU 2018-19

  Published on February 22, 2019
  4-H’ers are four times more likely to make contributions to their communities, two times more likely to be civically active, and two times more likely to make healthier choices.

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  Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants

  Published on March 2, 2026
  Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station.

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  Giving To CANR | Alumni & Friends

  Giving to CANR