News
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How to properly identify common conifer trees
Published on October 27, 2014
Tree identification can be challenging. Many times differing species have similar characteristics. For those in Michigan and nearby states it's easy to tell a white pine from a norway pine from a jack pine. Just check the needles. -
Migrating monarchs across our Great Lakes coastlines
Published on October 24, 2014
Of the great migrations that take place across the world, one of the more spectacular may be that of the monarch butterfly as they travel along our Great Lakes coastlines. -
Now is the time to get familiar with resources available from Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Published on October 22, 2014
Multiple data resources created and managed by MNFI can be key to helping those who are actively managing Michigan’s biodiversity and others who simply want to learn more about Michigan’s diverse species. -
Climate change and its effects on natural resources
Published on October 22, 2014
The impact of climate change and the growth in population is putting stress on the world's natural resources. Learn how MSU Extension is helping to tackle this growing problem. -
Spotted wing Drosophila monitoring effort evaluation for 2014
Published on October 21, 2014
We are encouraging Michigan fruit growers to take a short survey to measure the effectiveness of MSU Extension’s 2014 spotted wing Drosophila statewide monitoring program. -
Tree cutting
Published on October 17, 2014
For decades, forestry outreach has been trying to encourage private forest owners to manage their forestlands. -
Oak wilt treatment
Published on October 17, 2014
Autumn is the time of year to treat stands that have been infected with the oak wilt disease. -
Build your own seeded coir logs for use in shoreline restoration? Part 2
Published on October 16, 2014
Seeding instead of plug-planting shorelines could reduce the cost of restoring shorelines. Study looks at the role of peat moss in seed retention and seedling establishment. -
Summary report for the Michigan brown marmorated stink bug monitoring network for 2014
Published on October 13, 2014
Brown marmorated stink bug trap catches were lower this week, and with the exception of a few hotspots, were not detected in the majority of our trapping sites. Reports of aggregations on commercial and residential buildings continue to come in. -
Seasonal changes may help in identification of problem invasive plant pests
Published on October 6, 2014
Unwanted exotic species, adapted to conditions in other regions of the world, may cycle somewhat differently than local varieties making identification simpler.