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Following a passion, from the bright lights of the stage to the forest
Published on January 1, 2019
Emily Huff is fascinated by the relationship between people and nature, and how people learn, talk about and make decisions about the environment. -
Using research to build urban forests with resilience & city planning in mind
Published on January 1, 2019
Asia Dowtin uses what she knows about how different tree species function in urban environments to help cities plan resilient greenspaces for the future. -
Silvopasture program in Harrison and Chatham on Jan. 23 & 24
Published on December 14, 2018
The goal of this event is to provide agricultural, forestry and natural resource professionals in the state of Michigan with the opportunity to receive professional development opportunities related to agroforestry. -
Have a closer look at your boxwood wreaths this holiday season
Published on December 11, 2018
Boxwood blight has been detected on boxwood wreaths in Michigan. Suspected plants can be examined by MSU Diagnostic Services, alternatively, they can be burned or double-bagged and disposed of in the trash. -
2019 Introduction to Lakes registration now available
Published on December 6, 2018
Winter is the perfect time to learn about lakes from a cozy location of your choice. -
Wood products and the future of the forest industry
Published on December 6, 2018
Michigan’s forest industry produces a huge array of products, including paper, lumber, panels and everyday items that come from wood. -
Soaking in the forest
Published on December 6, 2018
Try forest bathing, even in the winter, to improve your health. -
Manufactured wood products are renewable and environmentally friendly
Published on November 8, 2018
All goods are manufactured with raw materials obtained from the Earth. By far, wood use has the least number of negative aspects and, in fact, actually has a range of positive impacts. -
What’s that growing on my tree?
Published on November 7, 2018
Lichens are common and highly variable life forms. They are a symbiotic association between a fungus and an alga or bacterium. They grow in a wide range of environments, on many substrates.