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Empowering futures: MSU CANR students awarded Dean’s Choice Award

Published on August 27, 2024
CANR students Natali Gonzalez and Lavonnes Bolds were recently selected as recipients of the MSUFCU CANR Dean’s Choice Award, a scholarship aiming to address the issue of access in higher education
MSU researchers build connection between forests and drinking water, outreach and conservation strategies follow

Published on August 21, 2024
A team of MSU researchers has shown there’s “untapped potential” for ensuring that Michigan forests provide clean and abundant drinking water.
MSU Forestry professor amongst colleagues receives FIA Director’s Award

Published on July 29, 2024
Researcher in the department of forestry makes impactful contribution to US forest inventory
Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

Published on July 17, 2024
Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.
Forestry researcher will work with scientists in Mexico, Italy to advance ‘climate-smart forestry’

Published on June 24, 2024
Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry Professor David MacFarlane has been selected for the Fulbright Global Scholar Award for 2024-2025.
Recent study reveals what makes some Amazon forests more resilient to climate change

Published on June 19, 2024
‘Amazon forest biogeography predicts resilience and vulnerability to drought’, was published June 18, 2024 in the journal Nature.
Rising Professionals Conference in Forestry Attracts MSU Student

Published on May 2, 2024
This February, Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry student Jacob Reinking had the unique opportunity to attend the Society of American Foresters (SAF) Rising Professionals Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
New Saplings, New Beginnings

Published on April 3, 2024
A look into FOR 175 Tree Biology, a new course for students to set them up for success early on in the forestry program.
MSU doctoral student earns NASA fellowship

Published on April 1, 2024
MSU forestry student will study global environmental concerns related to the Amazon rainforest
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Tara Allohverdi

Published on March 29, 2024
Tara, Ph.D candidate, shares how her varying internships during undergrad led to her to a research focus on natural resource economics and the life cycle analysis of forest products.
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Ichchha Thapa

Published on March 28, 2024
Ichchha, an international student from Nepal, shares how her passion for forestry led her to pursue a Ph.D. with a research focus on mass timber demand and supply in the lake states.
Forestry Professor Helps Shape Urban Forestry Research, Policy, and Practice as Part of National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

Published on March 14, 2024
Dr. Asia Dowtin, assistant professor of urban forestry in the MSU department of Forestry, was recently appointed to the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC).
Faculty Spotlight – Scott Stark

Published on March 6, 2024
Scott Stark shares his journey with forestry and offers insight into the many aspects of the forestry program at MSU.
Project GREEEN advancing research on harmful plant insects

Published on February 28, 2024
MSU researchers use Project GREEEN funding to mitigate damage from some of the most destructive insects in Michigan agriculture.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Emily Vaillencourt

Published on February 15, 2024
Learn how Emily Vaillencourt became interested in forestry and how the tight-knit community has helped her advance her career goals.