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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.
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Eyes on the Forest
Linking research, outreach and communication activities to create a network of volunteer “citizen scientists” who select and monitor healthy trees, across the state, and help identify future outbreaks of invasive pests.
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Michigan Master Naturalist
Become a Michigan Master Naturalist and help protect Michigan’s wildlife heritage.
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Julie Crick
Leadership and educational programming expertise in natural resources.
crickjul@msu.edu
989-275-7179
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Julie Crick
Leadership and educational programming expertise in natural resources.
crickjul@msu.edu
989-275-7179
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Clay Wilton
Conservation Associate
wiltoncl@msu.edu
517-284-6219
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George Berghorn, LEED AP BD+C, CGP
Assistant Professor, Construction Management
berghorn@msu.edu
517-353-8756
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Adaption Strategies and Approaches (E3223)
Published on October 23, 2015
Foresters and forest owners will respond to climate change in different ways, based on their judgment of the associated risks and opportunities. A range of adaptation actions can be taken, which can be selected based on management objectives. -
Forest Types of Michigan: Hybrid Popular and Hybrid Willow (E3202-12)
Published on November 18, 2015
This bulletin highlights potential commercial applications, management, tree health and wildlife habitat issues of hybrid poplar and hybrid willow forests. -
4-H Forestry Camp Instructor Guide
Published on June 28, 2020
The 4-H Forestry Camp Instructor Guide (4H1754) is an all-encompassing resource designed to assist leaders and teaching participants (including professional foresters) in delivering the basic principles of forest management concepts to youth. -
BeLEAF It or Not! 1: How does a tree grow? Hint: it's not what you think!
Published on June 24, 2019
How do trees grow? The answer may surprise you. Photosynthesis and respiration produce wood, and all the other parts of a tree. Twigs and roots elongate from growth tissue at the tips, and grow wider from growth tissue under the bark. -
Nature from Your Back Door (E2323)
Published on August 18, 2015
The delightful book answers many questions about the nature in Michigan. -
Forest Vulnerability (E3222)
Published on October 19, 2015
Climate change will affect different tree species and forest types in different ways. Forest impact models can be combined with manager expertise to assess which species and forest types are at risk and which may benefit from projected changes. -
BeLEAF It or Not! 4: Logging Products
Published on June 24, 2019
The thousands of different renewable forest products all begin with standing trees in the forest. Loggers manufacture a set of raw products from those standing trees, which they purchase from forest owners. -
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. -
Comparison of the Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar, and Gypsy Moth (E2299)
Published on May 1, 2001
Gypsy moth, forest tent caterpillars, and Eastern tent caterpillars are often found feeding on the leaves of hardwood trees early in the summer. -
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. -
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. -
Forest Types of Michigan: Forest Products and Prices (E3202-16)
Published on November 18, 2015
Forest Products and Prices discusses timber harvest from the point of view of the forest owner. It includes the process of selling stumpage and contracts and describes the products produced. Helpful selling tips are included. -
Understanding the sample timber sale contract
A timber sale contract is the most important document involved in conducting a timber sale. A well-prepared contract will help avoid misunderstandings and conflict by all parties.
