News

How dense can you get?

Published on January 11, 2016
Forest density is a critical measure that strongly affects forest health, plant composition, stand structure, and ecological function. Forest density is easily measured and can be managed.
Site selection is important when planting tree seedlings

Published on December 30, 2015
Several variables need to be considered when scouting for locations to plant tree seedlings. Soil conditions along with moisture availability, slope, aspect and light availability are among the conditions to factor into the decision making process.
Cosmetics containing microbeads will soon be breaking the law

Published on December 29, 2015
President signs legislation to reduce microbead pollution in the Great Lakes and beyond.
Habitat provided by eastern hemlock forests may be in jeopardy

Published on December 29, 2015
The hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive forest pest that threatens to establish itself in Michigan’s hemlock forests.
Clones are a relatively common occurrence in the plant world

Published on December 28, 2015
Genetically identically matched individuals, or clones, are a primary regeneration method for some of our more common forest and landscape species.
The misunderstood mudpuppy

Published on December 28, 2015
Sorting out the fact and fiction about Michigan’s largest, fully aquatic salamander.
Museum explores west Michigan’s fisheries heritage

Published on December 28, 2015
A new exhibit at Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven looks at Lake Michigan commercial fishing stories and changes in the industry through the years.
Trees provide historic navigation aid

Published on December 28, 2015
Intentionally misshapen trees provided travel reference to Native Americans.
New study tests temperature in live wells

Published on December 28, 2015
Many catch-and-release fishing tournaments require anglers to hold fish on board for hours at a time, but do live wells get too hot for fish?
2015 State of the Strait conference offers ideas for future work

Published on December 23, 2015
Scientists, educators and environmental advocates discuss science and data in the St. Clair-Detroit River System.