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Agriculture and Natural Resources Week begins March 1
Published on February 21, 2019
Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Week will kick off March 1 at Michigan State University. ANR Week has served as a platform for enterprising new developments in agriculture and natural resources in Michigan since 1914. -
Department of Forestry now offers a minor in Sustainable Bioproducts Science and Technology
Published on February 18, 2019
A new minor from the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University (MSU) will offer students an opportunity to pursue a career or graduate degrees in renewable wood-based bioproducts. -
MSU, GVSU join forces to address water challenges
Published on January 29, 2019
Michigan State University has formalized a partnership with the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute of Grand Valley State University to work together on water-related issues. -
Following a passion, from the bright lights of the stage to the forest
Published on January 1, 2019
Emily Huff is fascinated by the relationship between people and nature, and how people learn, talk about and make decisions about the environment. -
Using research to build urban forests with resilience & city planning in mind
Published on January 1, 2019
Asia Dowtin uses what she knows about how different tree species function in urban environments to help cities plan resilient greenspaces for the future. -
MSU awarded $160K USDA grant to expand career opportunities in forestry, natural resources
Published on December 11, 2018
A grant supporting diversity, equity and inclusion along with workforce development will help fund the Multicultural Scholars Program within the MSU Department of Forestry. -
NYTimes: Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees: What’s the Greener Choice?
Published on November 26, 2018
MSU Forestry Professor Bert Cregg speaks to the NY Times regarding an age-old debate: which is better for the environment, fake trees or real? -
Equality Feast celebrates diversity through food
Published on November 21, 2018
MSU Department of Forestry holds inaugural lunch of holiday traditions -
Monet Bridge rebuilt with lumber from campus trees
Published on October 29, 2018
The Monet Bridge in the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden was replaced and built using lumber from trees from the Michigan State University campus through the MSU Shadows Program of the Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI). -
New director named at Michigan State University Forest Biomass Innovation Center
Published on October 8, 2018
Jesse Randall has been named director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch’s Forest Biomass Innovation Center. Randall succeeds Ray Miller, who retired after a 40-year career in forestry. -
Mitigating effects of invasive insect attacking hemlock trees
Published on October 1, 2018
A tiny insect — no larger than 1.5 millimeters in length — threatens more than 170 million trees in Michigan, and the cascading ecosystem effects could be catastrophic. -
Meet the 2018-19 Weyerhaeuser Fellows
Published on August 30, 2018
The Weyerhaeuser Fellowship provides two selected fellows with tuition assistance for study in the Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management. The selected 2018-19 Weyerhaeuser Fellows include Jody Kaulukukui and Ann Howard. -
Undergrad aims to make an impact in ecology and conservation
Published on May 16, 2018
From research to internships, Hunter Stanke is leading the way in landscape conservation. As a first-generation college student, he finds a home as part of MSU’s legacy and future. -
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. -
Added Value and Opportunities for Forests: Carbon
Published on March 12, 2018
A summary of the 2018 Forests Ontario Annual Conference session, “Adding Value to Forests: Linking Carbon and Climate to Forest Decision-makers," led by Lauren Cooper, Forest Carbon and Climate Program Lead.