News
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Opportunities in forestry: Specialty wood
Published on March 25, 2019
Opportunities to selectively harvest trees with unique growth patterns enables managers to differentiate their product in order to access higher margin markets. Novel marketing of any timber product can yield the same effect. -
Advocating for representation and forming friendships
Published on February 25, 2019
Michigan State University forestry Ph.D. student Christián Henry shares how student organizations have helped MSU feel like home. -
Eat, drink and protect a forest
Published on February 25, 2019
Production of natural cork maintains an important forest system. Wine bottlers that use cork help protect this threatened forest. So, popping that cork can contribute to forest conservation. -
National invasive species week, Feb. 25 - March 3, 2019
Published on February 22, 2019
Study now to recognize and work to eliminate invasive species on your land this summer -
Pruning trees
Published on February 8, 2019
Now is a great time to prune trees. Risk of disease is minimal and branches are removed before a tree expends reserves to flush new leaves. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors. -
Keeping herbicides out of groundwater and surface water
Published on February 8, 2019
These six field practices can protect water quality from herbicide applications. -
Emperor’s New Clothes
Published on February 1, 2019
Sometimes we believe things in order to maintain an image of ourselves or to reinforce a set of values that we find attractive. When faced with reliable information that conflicts with these perspectives, how many are willing to change their opinion? -
Boxwood blight disease identified in Michigan
Published on January 25, 2019
A serious fungal disease of boxwood that results in defoliation and decline of susceptible boxwood. A downloadable fact sheet is available. -
Wood provides an alternative to fossil fuel use
Published on January 2, 2019
Heating, cooling and wood are comfortable and long-established partners when considering alternatives to fossil fuel use. Although, the media spotlight too frequently shines only on power generation.