• Deny the spotted lanternfly

    Published on October 10, 2019
    Two things you can do to help keep the spotted lanternfly out of nurseries and landscapes.

  • Forestry student receives American FFA Degree

    Published on October 7, 2019
    Eric Richard, a sophomore in MSU’s forestry program, will receive the award at the National FFA Convention & Expo

  • Cool Tools

    Published on October 3, 2019
    Foresters have many clever and amazing tools at their disposal, but how many times have they been used to create music? Welcome the kids from Escanaba.

  • High quality sites usually have many management options for forestowners

    Published on September 12, 2019
    High quality sites are described by certain soil properties, particularly soils that are nutrient-rich and well-drained. The retreating glaciers left us with a generous mix of landforms and young soil compositions.

  • Browning of boxwood: Is it boxwood blight?

    Published on September 10, 2019
    While the browning and defoliation of boxwood is a key symptom of boxwood blight, there are a number of other look-alike plant problems.

  • Preventing boxwood blight in nurseries

    Published on September 10, 2019
    Boxwood blight was detected on plants sold at retailers during the spring sales season in Michigan. Nursery growers should be familiar with the symptoms and vigilant when inspecting their own stock and buying in product from other nurseries.

  • Facing the Facts

    Published on September 5, 2019
    Almost everybody likes quick facts. Consider some of the following forest factoids. For more information about Michigan forests, visit the Michigan Forests Forever website.

  • Michigan chestnut industry makes important donation to MSU research

    Published on September 4, 2019
    Michigan chestnut famers partner with Michigan State University to support industry growth.

  • Planned gift to create future Forestry Scholarship Endowment

    Published on August 13, 2019
    Leighton and Peggy Miller recently committed to a future gift to create The Leighton and Peggy Miller Forestry Scholarship for graduate student support in the MSU Department of Forestry.