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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.

George Berghorn, LEED AP BD+C, CGP

Assistant Professor, Construction Management and Research Director for Mass Timber at MSU
berghorn@msu.edu
517-353-8756
Julie Crick

Leadership and educational programming expertise in natural resources.
crickjul@msu.edu
989-275-7179
Georgia Peterson

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Social Forestry
petersog@msu.edu
517-353-9435
Georgia Peterson

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Social Forestry
petersog@msu.edu
517-353-9435
Georgia Peterson

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Social Forestry
petersog@msu.edu
517-353-9435
Raju Pokharel

Assistant Professor, Forest Resource Economics
raju2020@msu.edu
517-353-9447
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! 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.
Native Borers and Emerald Ash Borer Look-alikes (E2939)

Published on February 11, 2016
This bulletin shows multiple pictures of Native Ash Borer and Emerald Ash Borer Look-alikes.
Hiring a Consulting Forester (E3188)

Published on November 23, 2015
A consultant will work with you to understand and articulate your ownership goals and reasons for owning forest property. A consultant will collect information about you and your forest, and then offer options based on that knowledge.
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.
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.
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.
MSU Department of Forestry

Published on March 26, 2012
Forest Types of Michigan: Oak-Hickory (E3202-5)

Published on November 4, 2015
Oak-Hickory describes the composition, distribution and ecology of oak-hickory forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.
Timber Sale Contracts (E1656)

Published on February 16, 2016
A written timber sale contract is essential to all timber sales. Both buyer and seller need the protection that only a well-written contract can provide.
May is Morel Month in Michigan (E2755)

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.
Asian Longhorned Beetle: An Exotic Pest That We Don't Want in Michigan (E2693)

Published on February 9, 2016
The Asian longhorned beetle is a large wood-boring beetle native to China and other Asian countries.
Forest Types of Michigan: Red Pine (E3202-9)

Published on November 4, 2015
Red Pine describes the composition, distribution and ecology of red pine forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.