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Michigan's bats
Published on August 9, 2019
Fiends or foe? -
Opportunities in forestry: Hazelnuts
Published on August 6, 2019
Hazelnut products comprise a diverse and growing global industry. Recent regional developments represent an opportunity for Upper Peninsula growers to break into this $34-billion-dollar industry. -
Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)
Published on August 6, 2019
Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community -
Getting the Wood Out
Published on July 26, 2019
Loggers and logging are essential to the success of our society and forest environments. Yet, like many occupations, most people are unaware of the of the job description and the people that spend their lives working in the field of logging. -
Doing the right thing
Published on July 2, 2019
Managing a forest is an exercise in both personal gain and providing benefits for many others, including a raft of wildlife species. Our forests require tending in order provide most of the goods and services that we expect. -
MSU received $247K U.S. Forest Service grant to develop tool for cross-laminated timber in commercial building construction
Published on June 20, 2019
The MSU Construction Management program was selected by the U.S. Forest Service to develop a construction time and cost estimating tool for use of CLT in commercial building construction. -
Staying safe outdoors during tick season
Published on June 6, 2019
There are so many possibilities for us to be bitten by ticks this summer, learn how to prevent and protect yourself from them. -
Exploring northern hardwoods
Published on May 29, 2019
“Northern Hardwoods” are forests dominated by tree species such as sugar maple, red maple, basswood, hemlock, and yellow birch. This forest type is the most common in Michigan and, arguably, the most valuable in many ways. -
Btk: One management option for Lymantria dispar
Published on May 22, 2019
Answers to frequently asked questions about using Bt products to control Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, during outbreaks.