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Georgia Peterson

Georgia Peterson

petersog@msu.edu

MSU Extension

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Social Forestry

Telephone: 517-353-9435

Authored Articles

Forest forensics: Ghosts on the Landscape, October 23, 2020
Keep your woods healthy for tomorrow, June 17, 2020
Find your natural resource conservation voice!, February 11, 2020
The Conservation Stewards Program is coming to the capitol area!, August 19, 2019
Sustainable forest management in Michigan: Sharing the story, May 21, 2019
Spring ephemeral feature: Trout lilies, May 15, 2019
Dry vernal pools are still pools!, December 14, 2018
Soaking in the forest, December 6, 2018
Pools aren’t just for summer, April 5, 2018
Is that a big forsythia?, March 15, 2018
Layers of the forest, February 19, 2018
Spotted Lanternfly: How big of a threat is it?, February 12, 2018
Making the most out of a few trees, July 13, 2017
Everyone can help to keep eyes on the forest, July 5, 2017
Wintertime identification of black walnut, February 28, 2017
The Ingham Conservation District helps keep Eyes on the Forest, December 30, 2016
What does “collaboration” really mean?, December 15, 2016
Protect tree roots from soil compaction, November 16, 2016
Is it beech bark disease?, November 11, 2016
Look out for unwanted squirrel hoarding, September 21, 2016
It isn't fall yet, so why are my tree's leaves yellow?, August 31, 2016
Confusion with Asian longhorned beetle look-alikes, August 16, 2016
There’s a woodland in your backyard, July 18, 2016
Green isn’t always good, March 29, 2016
Invasive pest information offered through the Eyes on the Forest and Woodland Stewardship Workshop, February 29, 2016
Are you sure you need to cut it down?, October 5, 2015
Play in the dirt!, May 14, 2015
Be careful where you spray that stuff!, July 28, 2014
The resource professional as facilitator: Part 2, March 4, 2014
The resource professional as facilitator: Part 1, March 3, 2014
Can we agree to reach an agreement?, December 19, 2013
Shagbark hickory: Another tasty local nut, November 11, 2013
Black walnuts are delicious and grown locally, October 24, 2013
Natural resources enterprises: taking advantage of what’s naturally on your forest land, July 24, 2013
Maple-beech forests in your neck of the woods, July 3, 2013
Seven questions that can help forest landowners clarify their goals, May 15, 2013
Nature's Notebook allows you to keep track of seasonal changes, February 24, 2013
Dealing with conflict: What’s your approach?, August 17, 2012
Prevent feral swine overpopulation in Michigan, May 16, 2012
Facilitative leadership is everyone’s responsibility, April 5, 2012
Woodland Stewardship Online helps landowners make sense of forested land, March 23, 2012

Articles Featuring

Citizen science bioblitz events evolve during novel coronavirus pandemic, November 30, 2020
MSU to hosts Sustainable Forest Harvesting Virtual Field Day, September 23, 2020

Authored Documents

BeLEAF It or Not! 9: Jack Pine - Ugly but interesting, June 26, 2019
BeLEAF It or Not! 10: How do trees regenerate?, June 26, 2019
BeLEAF It or Not! 7: The Carbon Cycle and the Forest!, June 26, 2019
BeLEAF It or Not! 8: Crowns, Trunks and Roots, June 26, 2019
BeLeaf It or Not! 6: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Trees!, June 26, 2019
BeLEAF It or Not! 1: How does a tree grow? Hint: it's not what you think!, June 24, 2019
BeLEAF It or Not! 5: How to identify trees - Part 1 of 2, June 24, 2019
BeLEAF It or Not! 3: Mill Products, June 24, 2019
BeLEAF It or Not! 2: Exploring Vernal Pools, June 24, 2019
BeLEAF It or Not! 4: Logging Products, June 24, 2019
Protect Your Michigan Home from Wildfire, July 6, 2018
How Much Lumber in that Tree? (E2915), November 16, 2015

Courses

Conflict, Collaboration & Consensus in Natural Resource Issues

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