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Amazon trees under pressure: new study reveals how forest giants handle light and heat
Published on May 29, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered how Amazon rainforest canopy trees manage the intense sunlight they absorb. -
Early detection program finds a new invasive pest of fruit in Michigan
Published on October 29, 2010
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Gypsy moth finding a niche in evergreens
Published on August 18, 2011
Spruce trees provide haven for low populations of gypsy moth. Inspection of plants and sites where eggs could be laid is the key to preventing damage next year. -
Rowntree appointed by USDA to new advisory council for carbon credit markets
Published on January 21, 2025
The council will support the facilitation of farmer, rancher and private forest landowner participation in voluntary environmental credit markets. -
Seung Yon (Sue) Rhee, Ph.D.
MSU Foundation Professor-Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, and Plant, Soil & Microbiology and Director of MSU’s Plant Resilience Institute
rheeseu6@msu.edu
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NSF funds 20 CNH projects - 2011
Published on September 21, 2011
Water quality and environmental health in Botswana; wetlands in a working landscape; the collapse of the ancient Maya and what that has to tell us about society and environmental change today.These and other projects that address how humans and the e... -
Plymouth Orchard & Cider Mill: Bridging the Gap Between People and Their Food
Published on December 7, 2018
Plymouth Orchard is a beacon for sustainability. -
Mar 16
2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day
March 16, 2026 9:00AM – 2:30PM Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building
Join experts in Agriculture to discuss Market Gardens & Small Vegetables.
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Maple seeds dropping in soon
Published on May 11, 2012
2012 provides a bumper crop of these maple “helicopters” and “whirligigs.” -
Human rules may determine environmental 'tipping points'
Published on April 20, 2011
People, governments and institutions that shape the way people interact may be just as important in determining environmental conditions as the environmental processes themselves. -
Donahue named director of MSU Institute of Water Research
Published on February 8, 2017
Darrell W. Donahue, chair of the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering since July 2015, has been named director of the Michigan State University’s Institute of Water Research (IWR). His appointment is effective immediately. -
Workshops explore health, trends of Lake Huron fisheries
Published on March 7, 2018
Register for any of 4 free workshops held in April and May and keep up-to-date on Lake Huron fisheries. -
Newsletter: July 2025
Published on July 24, 2025
Happy summer! We hope this update finds you well. We'd like to share some recent updates and resources from the Forest Carbon and Climate Program.