News
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Tribal stewards: Changing the narrative—fire as a friend
Published on March 16, 2023
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Inland Fish and Wildlife Department has begun work on a new and ambitious project involving fire, or better described as Ishkode, in the Anishinaabe language of Anishinaabemowin. -
MSU investigating oak wilt as the cause of sudden chestnut tree decline
Published on March 9, 2023
Prevention and a quick response are critical when it comes to oak wilt management. -
Wildfire-resistant landscape plants can protect your home
Published on March 7, 2023
Build landscape resilience to climate change and drought, heat, and wildfires with fire resistant plants. -
Addressing ice storm damage to trees
Published on February 27, 2023
Use a professional tree service if you are uncertain about doing the job yourself. -
MSU forestry professor emeritus receives 2023 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award
Published on February 20, 2023
Donald Dickmann, Ph.D., a professor emeritus in the MSU Department of Forestry, will receive a 2023 CANR Distinguished Faculty Award during ANR Week. -
Hunters: Pack rubber gloves to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease
Published on November 9, 2022
Prions from cervids infected with chronic wasting disease are present in blood and spinal fluid, and they are shed across the landscape in waste products, where they can last for decades. -
Firewood sanitization technologies
Published on November 8, 2022
There are options for firewood sanitization that allow campers and others to purchase firewood wherever they choose, while still preventing the spread of tag-along insects. -
Faculty Spotlight – Jeremy Johnson
Published on October 25, 2022
Jeremy Johnson shares how he got into forestry and the different avenues the program has to offer. -
Forestry student finds way for ecology to remediate our landscape and provide more of our natural resources
Published on October 14, 2022
Forestry senior Andrew Deleruyelle has a long-term goal to make people want to eagerly participate in conservation efforts. -
Faculty Spotlight – Emily Huff
Published on October 12, 2022
Emily Huff shares her forestry journey including experiences prior to and at MSU.