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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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Oak Wilt in Michigan's Forests (E3169)
Published on April 13, 2012
This eight-page publication provides information about the pathology, symptoms and diagnosis of oak wilt disease. -
Forest Types of Michigan: Mesic Conifers (E3202-10)
Published on November 18, 2015
Mesic Conifers describes the composition, distribution and ecology of mesic conifer forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues. -
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. -
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. -
Benefits of Forest Management Videos
Published on August 21, 2014
Michigan State University Extension collaborated with Great Lakes Production to produce three short videos highlighting the benefits of forest management. -
Forest Types of Michigan: Common Pitfalls to Avoid (E3202-18)
Published on November 4, 2015
Common Pitfalls to Avoid focuses on the pitfalls of owning and caring for a woodland including lacking professional advice, selling timber without a written contract, enrolling in property tax programs for a wrong reason and planting without preparation. -
BeLEAF It or Not! 3: Mill Products
Published on June 24, 2019
Forest product mills produce a wide range of products through primary and secondary manufacturers - products like OSB (chipboard), veneer, lumber, and paper. -
Michigan Forest Biofuels Research
Published on April 13, 2012
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Distinguishing Ash from Other Common Trees (E2892)
Published on February 9, 2016
This publication was developed to help homeowners and others concerned about emerald ash borer determine if their tree is an ash. The borer only attacks ash trees. -
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. -
Common Oak Defoliators in Michigan (It's Not Always Gypsy Moth!) (E2633)
Published on August 1, 1999
The goal of this bulletin is to describe some common insects other than gypsy moth that feed on oak leaves. -
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. -
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. -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Emerging Technologies in Wood Energy (E3090)
Published on August 19, 2015
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Emerging Technologies in Wood Energy -
Michigan Forest Communities - A Field Guide and Reference (E3000)
Published on April 2, 2012
Forests are the defining natural feature of Michigan's landscape. -
Forest Types of Michigan: Swamp Conifer (E3202-8)
Published on November 4, 2015
Swamp Conifer describes the composition, distribution and ecology of swamp conifer 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. -
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. -
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.