MSU Extension Forestry

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  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.

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  Connect with Nature: Join us this fall for “Conservation Talk Tuesdays” webinar series

  Published on October 8, 2020
  Michigan Conservation Stewards Program presents six talks that explore Michigan’s beautiful natural resources while looking at the unique cultural perspectives and innovative partnerships needed for successful conservation and restoration.

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  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

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  Hunters, pack your rubber gloves to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease

  Published on September 4, 2020
  Prions from infected cervids are present in blood and spinal fluid, and they are shed across the landscape in waste products where they can last for decades. Chronic wasting disease will significantly impact the Michigan deer population.

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  MSU researcher receives $454,000 grant to evaluate forest resilience, recovery from wildfires

  Published on July 6, 2020
  MSU fire ecologist Jessica Miesel is leading a team that received a $454,000 grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to explore the ability of forests to be resilient and recover from forest fires.

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  Keep your woods healthy for tomorrow

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Forest owners have a new tool to identify and address threats to their own forest’s long-term health.

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  MSU Extension launches new Wild About Backyard Conservation webinar series

  Published on June 8, 2020
  Explore ways your backyard can protect and promote wildlife and clean water with MSU Extension experts.

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  Gypsy moth caterpillars are out and about

  Published on June 1, 2020
  Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by gypsy moth this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan.

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  What’s all the excitement about cicadas?

  Published on May 28, 2020
  After spending many years underground, these insects have a coordinated emergence and a loud song that can’t be ignored.