Resources

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.
May is Morel Month in Michigan

Published on November 10, 2015
Don't go into the woods without this priceless help in identifying edible morels and those not recommended for eating. Michigan is famous for its morel lands and this booklet will help you identify safe morels and the 8 species unsafe for eating.
Considering Aquatic Ecosystems: The Basis for Michigan's Water Withdrawal Assessment Proc.(WQ60)

Published on November 9, 2015
In 2008, the Michigan Legislature enacted historic new laws to manage large quantity water withdrawals using hydrologic and ecological sciences as the framework for policy development.