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Forestry

Michigan is home to 20 million acres of forestland, supporting more than 125,000 jobs and contributing more than $17 billion to Michigan’s economy. MSU Extension’s forestry programs help landowners become effective stewards of our forests.

Forestry (B.S.)

The Forestry program prepares students to address pressing natural resource, environmental and energy issues through coursework in the biological and social sciences.
George Berghorn, LEED AP BD+C, CGP

Assistant Professor, Construction Management
berghorn@msu.edu
517-353-8756
Raju Pokharel

Assistant Professor, Forest Resource Economics
raju2020@msu.edu
517-353-9447
Raju Pokharel

Assistant Professor, Forest Resource Economics
raju2020@msu.edu
517-353-9447
Julie Crick

Leadership and educational programming expertise in natural resources.
crickjul@msu.edu
989-275-7179
Forest Types of Michigan: What's a Management Plan? (E3202-17)

Published on November 4, 2015
What’s a Management Plan? introduces the forest owner to management plans. It describes forest assistance programs and lists the benefits and content considerations of a forest management plan.
Identifying Trees of Michigan (E2332)

Published on November 10, 2015
Forests are an important feature of the Michigan landscape. Nearly 18 million acres or essentially 50 percent of the land area of the state are occupied by forest vegetation.
Forest Types of Michigan: Swamp Hardwood (E3202-6)

Published on November 4, 2015
Swamp Hardwood describes the composition, distribution and ecology of swamp hardwood forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.
Woodlot Management

Published on March 16, 2020
This talk will cover the basics of woodlot management to meet a variety of goals, including the production of non-timber forest products.
Sources of Information for Forest Products Exporting (E2616)

Published on November 23, 2015
When managers of small or medium sized businesses initially investigate exporting, one of their most important and time-consuming tasks is gathering information about international business.
Options for Protecting Hemlock Trees from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (E3349)

Published on January 10, 2017
This bulletin provides information on effective insecticide products and application methods to protect hemlock trees from hemlock woolly adelgid, a serious invasive insect pest.
BeLEAF It or Not! 2: Exploring Vernal Pools

Published on June 24, 2019
Vernal pools are more than just puddles. They’re a healthy part of many forest communities in Michigan.
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Why Might Wood be a Good Energy Feedstock? (E3087)

Published on August 19, 2015
Trees contain one of the largest potential pools of energy among renewable sources in Michigan.
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: What is Woody Biomass? (E3086)

Published on August 19, 2015
Woody Biomass is used by many, find out what it really is.
Forestry Handouts

Published on July 5, 2020
A series of handouts about various aspects of forestry such as soil nutrients and pH, plant nutrients and soil texture.
Forest Types of Michigan: Aspen (E3202-3)

Published on November 4, 2015
Aspen describes the composition, distribution and ecology of aspen forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.
Adaptive Management (E3224)

Published on October 23, 2015
Many of the management practices that are already "smart forestry" can have valuable win-win benefits for climate change adaptation.
MSU Department of Forestry

Published on March 26, 2012
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: So, You Want to Establish an Energy Plantation? (E3095)

Published on August 20, 2015
Find out what key elements go into establishing an energy plantation.