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Making maple syrup in your own backyard: Part 1
Published on March 7, 2012
In many areas of Michigan, March is often a great time to tap trees to make your own maple syrup. In the first of a two-part series, MSU Extension offers a few tips on tree selection, the tapping process and the collection of sap. -
Making maple syrup in your backyard: Part 2
Published on March 7, 2012
In many areas of Michigan, March is often a great time to tap trees to make your own maple syrup. In the second of a two-part series, MSU Extension offers a few tips on boiling and preserving sap to make quality maple syrup. -
Data shows that Michigan harvests a lot of wood but grows even more
Published on March 4, 2012
Collecting data on Michigan's wood growth and harvest is important as the state's forests are worth billions as well as value in environmental terms. -
Make sure you minimize your tax liability after sale of timber
Published on March 4, 2012
Hiring a tax preparer who knows the tax treatment of timber sales could save forest owners a lot of money in the long run. -
Training equips Michigan contractors to provide lake-friendly landscaping
Published on March 1, 2012
Landscape and marine contractors become Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals equipped to expand services to lake property owners. -
Ice ridges on your property can create habitat and slow shoreline recession
Published on March 1, 2012
While many lakefront homeowners are eager to remove ice ridges, there are many benefits to keeping them in place. -
Michigan Department of Natural Resources awards wildfire protection plan funding to five counties
Published on February 29, 2012
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, has established grants to aid communities in developing wildfire protection plans. -
New video gives facts on selling timber for family forest owners
Published on February 29, 2012
New series of YouTube videos being produced by MSU Extension to reach out to private forest landowners about managing their forests properly and with the help of a professional forester. -
The other Asian carp: Why grass carp deserve more attention
Published on February 23, 2012
Bighead and silver carp have been at the center of the Asian carp controversy for several years, but another Asian carp could have serious impacts on Great Lakes waters. -
Is your town a Trail Town?
Published on February 23, 2012
Communities benefit from linkages through the recreational use of rivers and trails.