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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 Eyes on the Forest Sentinel Tree Network
The Michigan Eyes on the Forest Sentinel Tree Network presentations provide information about invasive forest pests that could have a detrimental effect on Michigan’s forest health. Instruction for individual monitoring of a “sentinel tree” for early detection of forest pests is also provided. The length of the program can vary from one to three hours. The program is grant funded, allowing us to provide it at no cost.
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MSU Extension Michigan Master Naturalist Rouge River Region
May 8, 2021 – October 17, 2021 Dearborn
Michigan Master Naturalist is a multi-session training program to anyone interested in a greater understanding of Michigan's natural environments and conservation.
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Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes (RIPPLE)
Working with aquarium and water garden owners and retailers to ensure Michigan's waterways are protected against invasive species
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Wintertime identification of black walnut
Published on February 28, 2017
No leaves? No problem. Other characteristics can help to identify the species. -
Everyone can help to keep eyes on the forest
Published on July 5, 2017
Learn how to help protect Michigan forests at the Ingham County Conservation District's Forestry Field Day. -
Reflections on the 40 year anniversary of Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Published on April 10, 2020
Josh Cohen, an ecologist with Michigan Natural Features Inventory for the past 20 years, reflects on MNFI’s 40 year anniversary. -
Michigan is preparing to enact interior quarantine due to invasive hemlock tree pest
Published on February 28, 2017
A recent outbreak of the pest within the state has prompted new legislation which will restrict the movement of hemlock products within Michigan in an effort to control this invasive pest. -
Invasive pests continue to pose a threat to our forest resources
Published on June 4, 2018
The introduction of new invasive insects and disease that become established are causing a decline in many of our important forest tree species.
