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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. -
MSU study investigates Michigan private forest landowner’s willingness to sell woody biomass
Published on May 8, 2012
A recent study shows that almost half of northeastern Michigan’s private forest landowners would be willing to sell their timber for woody biomass energy. -
Forests play a key role in the global carbon cycle and climate change
Published on May 3, 2012
Forests are good carbon sinks as long as they’re managed and remain as forests. Management and forest products can significantly increase the amount of sequestered carbon and reduce additions from fossil fuels. -
Forest owners benefit from understanding change and management
Published on May 3, 2012
Management can redirect forest change to provide more benefits than a hands-off approach. Forest owners can receive more from their forests by understanding the roles of change and management. -
Wisely managed woodlots offer farmers viable income opportunities
Published on May 3, 2012
Learn how to conduct a successful timber sale as an alternative source of income while maintaining fruit crop woodlots in a healthy condition for future harvests. -
Protect Michigan water resources and grow healthy lawns with "Go Green" tip sheet
Published on May 3, 2012
Updated lawn care tip sheet reflects recent changes to the Michigan Fertilizer Law regarding lawn fertilizer and its application. -
Now is the time to pull garlic mustard, one of Michigan’s most invasive weeds
Published on May 2, 2012
Garlic mustard’s rapid growth will give it a leg up on seed production for next year. Don’t hesitate to pull it out or get creative and make a salad! -
Lakefront property owners can protect dragonflies as they reduce mosquito populations
Published on April 25, 2012
Lakefront property owners who protect and preserve near-shore aquatic plant communities reduce mosquito populations while providing ideal habitats for Mich. dragonflies. -
Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 2
Published on April 25, 2012
Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The second part of this series outlines additional shoreline buffer provisions and sources of information. -
Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 1
Published on April 25, 2012
Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The first part of this series outlines shoreline zoning ordinance goals and common provisions.