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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.

Btk: One Management Option for Gypsy Moth

Published on May 16, 2019
This publication is designed to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Bt.
Forest Types of Michigan: Forest Tree Health and Vigor (E3202-14)

Published on November 18, 2015
Forest Tree Health and Vigor discusses elements that are part of the debate on what constitutes a healthy forest.
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.
Forestry, Wetlands, and Habitat *A* Syst (FAS115)

Published on April 13, 2021
Landowners may use this publication to assist in becoming MAEAP verified.
Powering Michigan Agriculture Webinar Series: GDW Farms LLC

Published on May 31, 2019
Understanding the GDW Farms and what they specialize in and participating in various topic discussions such as the energy audit process.
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.
Forest Types of Michigan: What is a Forest Type? (E3202-1)

Published on November 18, 2015
What Is a Forest Type? It’s one in a series of 19 bulletins Forest Types of Michigan that focuses on 10 forest types that commonly occur in Michigan forests, as well as one bulletin on hybrid poplar and hybrid willow.
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.
Forest Types of Michigan: Jack Pine (E3202-11)

Published on November 18, 2015
Jack Pine describes the composition, distribution and ecology of jack pine 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.
How to treat hemlock trees for hemlock woolly adelgid

Published on June 22, 2017
Guidelines for homeowners with hemlock trees infested with hemlock woolly adelgid.
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: Mixed Upland Hardwoods (E3202-4)

Published on November 4, 2015
Mixed Upland Hardwoods describes the composition, distribution and ecology of mixed upland hardwood forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.
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.