Forestry

Michigan is home to 20 million acres of forestland, making it one of the ten most forested states. Forty percent of those forests are owned by more than 400,000 individuals and families. Michigan’s forests support more than 125,000 jobs and contribute more than $17 billion to Michigan’s economy annually. MSU Extension forestry programs help landowners become effective stewards, managing their forests for today while preserving those benefits for future generations. MSU educators and researchers also work to increase skills and capacity of state natural resources agencies, landowner organizations and the forest industry.

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• Seven questions that can help forest landowners clarify their goals

  May 15, 2013 | Georgia Peterson | Having clear goals for your forested land is critical in developing a forest management plan for your property. It’s easier to define those goals by answering a few simple questions.

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

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

• Knowing about fire behavior can protect your home from wildfire

  May 12, 2013 | Russell Kidd | Every spring, homeowners should inspect their property to eliminate hazards that can burn their homes and damage their property from spreading wildfires.

• Forest ecosystem more than just trees

  May 12, 2013 | Russell Kidd | The spring season is an excellent time to venture into Michigan’s vast forestlands to enjoy many of the plants, wildlife, mushrooms and other elements of a forest ecosystem.

• Winter burn on trees more likely following harsh Michigan winter

  May 5, 2013 | Mike Schira | Frozen ground combined with freezing winds and drying sun is causing “winter burn” to the foliage of conifer trees across many parts of Michigan. These negative weather-related impacts are most noticeable in open grown trees or along the state’s main roads

• Of woods and woodcocks

  May 5, 2013 | Bill Cook | Woodcocks are a wonderful signal of the arrival of spring in northern Michigan, but habitat loss is threatening the bird's survival.

• HOT TOPICCelebrating Earth Day helps youth develop leadership skills

  April 13, 2013 | Kendra Wills | Many Earth Day events give youth a chance to create positive change.

• The important role of photosynthesis

  April 9, 2013 | Bill Cook | Photosynthesis is not just about oxygen production it is also about energy production.

• Spring an excellent time for tree planing in nothern Michigan

  April 9, 2013 | Russell Kidd | Spring is an excellent time for forest landowners to plant trees on their property for timber production or to enhance wildlife habitat. Understanding some basic tree planting guidelines will help increase the survival and growth of planted seedlings.

• Protecting your home from wildfire is an ongoing endeavor

  April 4, 2013 | Russell Kidd | 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.

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