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Public forest ownership has many implications
Published on June 5, 2012
Michigan’s public forest ownership patterns have implications that are economic, social and ecological. -
Emerald ash borer devastating Michigan trees
Published on June 1, 2012
Experts say ash trees will die off in large numbers in mid-Michigan due to the infestation of the emerald ash borer insect. -
Forests play a key role in the global carbon cycle and climate change
Published on May 3, 2012
Forests are good carbon sinks as long as they’re managed and remain as forests. Management and forest products can significantly increase the amount of sequestered carbon and reduce additions from fossil fuels. -
Forest owners benefit from understanding change and management
Published on May 3, 2012
Management can redirect forest change to provide more benefits than a hands-off approach. Forest owners can receive more from their forests by understanding the roles of change and management. -
Ex-priest loves trees, but not the woods
Published on April 5, 2012
See that guy digging in the dirt, removing dead trees in the middle of Detroit? How did he end up there? -
2011-2012 Forestry Scholarship Recipients
Published on March 15, 2012
Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Forestry Scholarship Recipients -
Sticky business: Mild weather may chill maple syrup season
Published on February 18, 2012
While Michigan's unusually warm winter has lifted everyone from construction firms to salt truck drivers, it's no fun for the state's nearly 700 maple syrup producers, who depend on Mother Nature to supply the right temperatures for tapping.