College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Brad Neumann, AICP

  Land Use Planning
  neuman36@msu.edu
  906-475-5731
  

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  Brad Neumann, AICP

  Land Use Planning
  neuman36@msu.edu
  906-475-5731
  

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  Protect your Great Lakes Shoreline Home from Wildfires (E3203)

  Published on November 6, 2015
  By incorporating preventative practices, your lakeshore home will be better protected if a wildfire does occur. Remember to abide by Michigan’s CDA guidelines, created to help protect our state’s beautiful shoreline.

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  Climate Change and Wildfire in the Great Lakes Region (E3277)

  Published on January 19, 2016
  

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  Incorporate fire safe planning into new home construction and remodeling

  Published on November 21, 2014
  Using Firewise safe materials in home construction projects can help home owners avoid a loss in the event of a wildfire in their immediate area.

• Northern Michigan cottage owners can protect their property from wildfire damage

  Published on May 14, 2012
  Property owners should take time to survey their buildings and grounds to make them more wildfire resistant.

• Natural fall events can put structures at risk for spring fire losses

  Published on November 6, 2012
  Dead leaves and needles that accumulate in yards adjacent to buildings, on roofs and in eves pose a fire risk to structures when they dry out in the following spring wildfire season.

• Access to property is necessary to protect homes and personal property from wildfire damage

  Published on May 31, 2013
  The MSU Extension Firewise program offers tips on how cottage owners can make their property more accessible to firefighting and emergency equipment.

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  The benefits of establishing a firewise community

  Published on March 31, 2014
  When homes and communities are in the path of wildland fire events they are at risk.

• Firewise landscaping can save homes from wildfire

  Published on April 18, 2011
  Each year, homes are damaged or destroyed by Michigan wildfires, which average more than 8000 per year. Here are some easy tips to protect your home, cabin or cottage.

• Handle fireworks cautiously to prevent injuring yourself and bystanders

  Published on June 20, 2013
  Every summer around the 4th of July, emergency rooms across the country treat thousands of firework-related injuries. Learn how to avoid injury while safely enjoying fireworks.

• Firewise program helps save lives and reduce property loss

  Published on February 4, 2012
  Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Firewise Communities Project is part of a national effort to educate homeowners and local officials about the risk of wildfires and steps they can take to protect lives and property.

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  Potential loss from wildland fire is more of a widespread threat than just “forest fires”

  Published on August 6, 2014
  Any time there is an extended dry or drought period the threat of wildland fire exists as long as enough combustible materials have accumulated.

• Sample Wildfire Hazard Zoning helps communities protect against property and life loss

  Published on May 15, 2013
  Wildfires are common in Michigan, and individuals and local governments both play roles in addressing wildfire mitigation and protection to make communities safer.

• Over 8000 wildfires in Michigan each year

  Published on April 18, 2011
  Michigan residents will be surprised to learn that over 8,000 wildfires occur each year in Michigan and that most of them happen in the spring.

• Protecting your home from wildfire is an ongoing endeavor

  Published on April 4, 2013
  The spring wildfire season is delayed because of lingering snowstorms. However, homeowners should inspect their property to eliminate hazards that could lead to the can burn their homes and damage their property from spreading wildfires.

• The crisp clean air of autumn fouled by the smell of smoke

  Published on October 2, 2014
  Burning leaves and yard waste is a major cause of wildfires and contributes to air and water pollution. Composting is your best alternative for managing leaves, yard waste and food waste.

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  Springtime in Michigan: A wildfire tinderbox

  Published on April 24, 2014
  Spring is the time of year with the highest number of wildfires in Michigan. Most of these are the result of human activities from burning leaves, brush and other trash. Farms and rural dwellings are most at risk.

• Participating in your Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

  Published on August 7, 2013
  A CWPP helps protect communities from loss caused by wildfire. This article is part one of a two part series. The second article discusses the content of a CWPP.

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  Quiet wildfire period in Michigan should be cause for concern

  Published on November 23, 2015
  Although the Great Lakes Region has had a couple of relatively quiet wildfire years, homeowners shouldn’t count on this trend continuing. Once normal warm, dry conditions return, they will pose a serious threat.