News
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New tool helps foresters and landowners assess forest climate change impacts and options
Published on June 21, 2012
The “Template for Accessing Climate Change Impact and Management Options” (TACCIMO) provides excellent research-based information that can help professional foresters and landowners. -
Spotted wing Drosophila detections are increasing in fruit crops
Published on June 19, 2012
Monitor ripening fruit crops to know where and when to protect against spotted wing Drosophila, a new pest to Michigan. -
Giant hogweed in the landscape
Published on June 19, 2012
Recent press reports have brought attention to giant hogweed. With a good, digital photo, you can get confirmation whether or not your plant is hogweed and then follow the advised safety precautions for removal. -
Seek forestry expertise when selling timber
Published on June 14, 2012
Michigan forest landowners should hire a private, consulting forester to plan and administer a timber sale on their property when they are ready to harvest timber. -
Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 3
Published on June 11, 2012
Knowing the signs of trouble in your septic system can save dollars in costly repairs and protect individual health and the environment. -
What are Natural Resource Enterprises in Michigan?
Published on June 11, 2012
MSU Extension has started to develop a new program initiative to provide more information to landowners interested in pursuing natural resource enterprises in Michigan. -
The greenhouse effect and climate change: It’s natural, right?
Published on June 8, 2012
How can human beings influence a system as complex as our planet’s climate? -
Devastating wildfires sweep across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on June 5, 2012
Homeowners need to adopt Firewise practices to help protect their structures in the face of these wildfire events. -
Understand wildfire hazards in Michigan
Published on June 5, 2012
The type of forest most susceptible to wild fire in is jack pine, where the majority of major Michigan fires have occurred over the past few decades. -
Public forest ownership has many implications
Published on June 5, 2012
Michigan’s public forest ownership patterns have implications that are economic, social and ecological.