Resources

  • Forest Types of Michigan: Mesic Conifers

    Published on November 18, 2015
    Mesic Conifers describes the composition, distribution and ecology of mesic conifer forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.

  • Forest Types of Michigan: What is a Forest Type?

    Published on November 18, 2015
    What Is a Forest Type? It’s one in a series of 19 bulletins Forest Types of Michigan that focuses on 10 forest types that commonly occur in Michigan forests, as well as one bulletin on hybrid poplar and hybrid willow.

  • Wood Chip Heating Guide

    Published on November 18, 2015
    An in-depth guide for individuals interested in wood chip heating systems.

  • How Much Lumber in that Tree?

    Published on November 16, 2015
    Measuring diameter and height to determine tree volume.

  • Michigan Butterflies and Skippers

    Published on November 11, 2015
    This bulletin contains references for further study for butterflies glossary and extensive list of adult nectar plants and larval host plants.

  • Exploring the Prairie Fen Wetlands of Michigan

    Published on November 11, 2015
    A textbook that covers the details of Prairie Fen wetlands of Michigan.

  • Heating Buildings and Business Operations with Biomass Fuel

    Published on November 10, 2015
    Significant cost savings may be possible when locally produced biomass is used to heat large buildings, farm operations, and heat-intensive commercial ventures such as food processing, greenhouses, and fuel alcohol and biodiesel production.

  • Managing Michigan Ponds for Sports Fishing

    Published on November 10, 2015
    This bulletin is primarily for the present or prospective owner of a Michigan pond where the main goal is sport fishing—for the owner, his or her family, and a few friends.

  • Between Land and Lake: Michigan's Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands

    Published on November 10, 2015
    Imagine flying over the shoreline of western Lake Erie and seeing a mile-wide swath of grasses and bulrushes rippling in the winds. As the plane passes, thousands of waterfowl rise and take flight to a distant edge of the marsh.

  • Don't Pick Poison: When Gathering Mushrooms for Food in Michigan

    Published on November 10, 2015
    The ultimate decision whether to eat a wild mushroom is yours. MSU, the Michigan Department of Public Health, the authors of the publication and those contributing to the subject assume no responsibility for the safety or well-being of mushroom collectors.