Doe-re-mi Oh My!

Deer in front of canoe

Created by Jennifer Cronkhite I think beginning by mentioning I was raised in the city is appropriate at this juncture.  We had raccoons and foxes that would come by on occasion but wildlife was not a visible daily occurrence in Denver. Upon moving to Michigan I had seen raccoons, possums, and groundhogs, but my first […]

Mushrooms Anyone!

Mushroom on a tree stump

Created by Jennifer Cronkhite Let me start by saying that I am not a professional mushroomer but have a deep interest in foraging. With that said my eyes are always peeled for the delicacies of the woods.  Recently I was walking the small patch of woods behind my house and much to my delight I […]

November 12, 2020 Virtual Board Meeting

laptop and phone

Our November Board of Directors meeting will be held virtually via Zoom from 10:00am-noon on Thursday, November 12. All members are welcome to attend. You can log on via your computer or call in with any phone. Connection information and a draft agenda can be found here. If you are new to using Zoom, take […]

Thinking about cutting? Watch this video!

There are many things to consider before you make the decision to cut your forest.   Please watch this video for tips about what to do BEFORE you cut!!! Call B4 U Cut video – Click here

When in doubt, rake it out

For the most part, 2015 has given us a beautiful autumn. Some have noticed, however, that certain tree species in their yards have not shown off beautiful fall colors. Instead, their leaves have just turned brown, shriveled and dropped off. In some areas, this has happened with basswood trees. Others have included cottonwood or “popple” […]

Fourth Sustainable Forest Management Workshop

22-26 June 2015 • Ralph A. MacMullen (RAM) Center near Grayling • Cost:  $100 to participants (non-refundable) 3 SB CEUs from Michigan State University (pending)  Timber harvest and forest management lead to a richer and more diverse provision of forest values, from finances to environmental services and habitat enhancement.  Our Forest industry is a driver of […]

Why Not Just Take 50 Trees?

MFA Forest

By Bill Botti A common occurrence, when I’m wearing my consultant’s hat, is to receive a call from a landowner who wants to have his woods “logged out.” It sounds so – final. I try to correct the concept; then if the caller is still on the line, we’ll make an appointment to get together […]

What Vine is This? – Part 1

By Debra Huff Michigan forests are host to many vines, both native and non-native. Do you know what vines you have in your woods? Vines are part of the natural forest system and can provide food and habitat for birds and wildlife. Good forest planning and management can help you manage the system so you […]