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Northern states collaborate with Finland: Michigan State University to co-lead workshop on climate solutions through biobased products

Published on May 16, 2023
MSU Department of Forestry partners with Natural Resources Institute Finland to facilitate workshop on climate-smart forestry products.
“Wild About Conservation” webinar series starts in June

Published on May 16, 2023
People working to conserve land and wildlife each contribute to the resiliency and sustainability of our environment.
W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest to host research field day in June

Published on May 1, 2023
MSU Forestry faculty to highlight ongoing research and outreach programs
MSU researchers at forefront of efforts to halt spread of oak wilt

Published on April 17, 2023
Lab provides novel methods to protect trees against infection of deadly tree disease
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 8, 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 6, 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.