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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
Gillian Chirillo
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