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MSU researchers investigate changes in the composition and structure of western forests
Published on January 19, 2021
Forestry doctoral student Hunter Stanke is leading a team of researchers investigating how forests of the western United States have changed in response to recent shifts in disturbance regimes, climate and other environmental drivers. -
Forestry Student Spotlight – Derrick Wade
Published on January 5, 2021
Undergraduate student Derrick Wade finds his footing in forestry with geographic information systems -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Chad Papa
Published on December 11, 2020
Ph.D. Candidate, Chad Papa, studies savanna-forest transitions in West Africa and greenhouse gas emissions in the US forestry sector -
Making meaningful connections in the sustainability community
Published on December 9, 2020
Gillian Chirillo’s involvement in clubs and networking opportunities has strengthened her connections to the sustainability professionals she wants to work with. -
MSU AgBioResearch center in Escanaba changes name, enhances forestry mission
Published on December 3, 2020
MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Innovation Center expands research and outreach programs. -
MSU Forestry partners with Detroit-based institutions to expand natural resources education
Published on December 3, 2020
The Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry is establishing relationships with Detroit learning institutions ECOTEK and University Prep Science & Math: High School (UPSM) to further education and diversity in natural resources. -
MSU Forestry Receives USDA Acer Grant
Published on October 28, 2020
Creating the next generation of modern maple producers by pairing the Land Grant University Mission with FFA student chapters, Tribal Schools, and Forestry Clubs across the Upper Midwest -
Forest forensics: Ghosts on the Landscape
Published on October 23, 2020
Use the clues in your local woods to understand what has happened in Michigan’s past. -
MSU faculty optimize remote field experiences for forestry students
Published on October 22, 2020
Students and faculty in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University (MSU) share their experiences adapting to an online setting from a traditionally outdoor-focused program. -
Forestry Student Spotlight – Gillian Chirillo
Published on October 8, 2020
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Katie James: Committed to change
Published on September 25, 2020
Katie James, research administrator and graduate secretary in the Michigan State University Department of Forestry, is committed to educating herself and others about diversity, equity and inclusion. -
Training future foresters new part of partnership between MSU, community colleges, industry
Published on September 24, 2020
Higher Education Challenge grant will fund forestry programs at Bay, Muskegon Community colleges -
MSU to hosts Sustainable Forest Harvesting Virtual Field Day
Published on September 23, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch host a Sustainable Forest Harvesting Virtual Field Day -
Taking steps to use the MSU Land Acknowledgement more broadly
Published on September 23, 2020
Understanding the history of the land that MSU resides on is part of an ongoing journey toward diversity, equity and inclusion. -
Department of Forestry
Published on September 16, 2020
Read about the Department of Forestry and their work and research internationally