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Forests as therapy
Published on August 20, 2021
Experiences in nature can help us through the pandemic. -
Forages, forests and livestock: Creating a synergistic system though silvopasture
Published on August 19, 2021
Silvopasture is managing forages, forests and livestock so none of the resources are managed to the detriment of the other. -
Help needed from Michigan residents: Protect America’s boxwood from invasive caterpillar
Published on July 19, 2021
Box tree moth will destroy most boxwood shrubs in the country if it becomes established. Michigan residents can assist in the early detection trapping program. -
What growers and landscapers need to know about box tree moth
Published on July 19, 2021
Box tree moth will destroy most boxwood shrubs in the country if it becomes established. Growers and landscapers can help by protecting newly planted boxwoods. -
What can you do to manage gypsy moths in your landscape?
Published on June 10, 2021
Having problems with gypsy moths this summer? You aren't alone! -
Reducing campus carbon emissions with MSU trees
Published on May 21, 2021
The MSU Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI) program reduced campus carbon dioxide emissions by 50.15 metric tons between 2015-2017. -
Backyard conservation webinar series returns for 2021
Published on May 13, 2021
Popular online backyard conservation series returns for another season of lunch time webinars. -
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Georgios Arseniou
Published on May 5, 2021
Georgios Arseniou, Ph.D. candidate, focuses on understanding the structure and function of urban forests which provide various socioeconomic and ecological services to human societies. -
The best sampling procedures for accurate oak wilt testing
Published on April 28, 2021
Effective oak wilt management starts with confirmation of the disease. -
Oak Wilt Awareness Month in Michigan
Published on April 27, 2021
This campaign raises awareness about oak wilt prevention guidelines: avoid wounding trees between April 15-July 15, seal accidental wounds, do not move firewood, and take prompt action to control outbreaks.
