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What's New EDITORIAL: Michigan must protect its forests Lansing State Journal (5/9) Michigan may be known as the Great Lakes State and a “Water Wonderland,” but it also is blessed with 19 million acres of forests, a resource that requires thoughtful stewardship from the state and from private owners. Amid vast tracts of dying birch trees, residents planting the seed to restore Minnesota forests Duluth News Tribune (5/7) The forest along Lake Superior’s North Shore has been drastically changed by humans over the past century. Now, people are making a growing effort to change it back. Environmentalists worry that proposed Lake Ontario wind farm threatens wildlife Great Lakes Echo (4/11) A proposal to build a wind farm on the Canadian shore of Lake Ontario has created an uproar among people worried about birds and wildlife. Offshore drilling funds help Michigan buy forest land Leader-Telegram (4/6) Offshore drilling fees are financing the purchase of $41.6 million worth of new national forest lands in 15 states. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday the 28 different purchases from North Carolina to Oregon will protect clean water and fish and wildlife habitat, absorb private inholdings within wilderness areas, and support outdoor recreation spending that contributes $14.5 billion annually to the economy. Study shows deer population reducing valuable North Shore trees Minnesota Public Radio (4/2) A new study released today documents the drastic impacts deer are having on the forest along the North Shore of Lake Superior. Will latest effort to reorganize Michigan DNR lead to improvements? The Grand Rapids Press (1/13) To make the reorganization of the Michigan DNR work will take cooperation, leadership, and commitment on a scale not seen before.
Education TEACH Great Lakes: Native Flora Learn about native flora in the region, why native plants are important, and what threatens their growth. Michigan Forests Forever Teacher's Guide Michigan State University Extension A comprehensive manual about Michigan forests, forestry and forest management. You'll find curriculum suggestions and many activities and exercises, all fully keyed to Michigan educational standards and benchmarks. School of Forestry and Wood Products Michigan Technological University The World of Trees Includes sections on seasonal changes; uses of trees; action and protection; and, teacher's resources, such as classroom experiments.
Pest Management Computational and Visualization Laboratory Michigan State University The CEVL was reestablished in 1998 to focus on the analysis and visualization of time-space dynamics of biological processes at scales ranging from local to global. Gypsy Moth in North America U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Information on the gypsy moth, such as natural enemies, its affect on forests, spread, and managment. Gypsy Moth News U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Published since 1979, this newsletter provides a forum for individuals concerned with research, control, and management of the gypsy moth.
Publications Forest Tree Genome Research Updates Institute of Forest Genetics Provides news and information about genome research in forest trees. Forestry Library University of Minnesota Provides several bibliographies relevant to the study of natural resources including Social Sciences in Forestry; Trail Planning, Construction and Maintenance; and Urban Forestry. Gypsy Moth News U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Published since 1979, this newsletter provides a forum for individuals concerned with research, control, and management of the gypsy moth. Menominee Forest-Based Sustainable Development Tradition U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) The Menominee People have long recognized the need for balance between environment, community and economy both in the short term and for future generations. Oak Openings U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Nature Conservancy Oak Openings, the largest oak savanna/wet prairie complex in Ohio, sustains more state listed species than any other region of a similar size in the state. Silva Fennica Finnish Society of Forest Science and the Finnish Forest Research Institute A journal that covers all aspects of forest research. Tree Physiology Heron Publishing A journal that covers all aspects of tree physiology.
State Forests Indiana State Forests Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Michigan Forests, Land & Water Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Minnesota State Forests Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Ohio State Parks Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Ontario's Forests Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Pennsylvania State Forests Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry Wisconsin's State Forests Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Tree Species Dendrome Project Institute of Forest Genetics A central electronic resource for the study of the molecular genetics of forest trees. Key to the Conifers of Wisconsin Wisconsin State Herbarium Features photos, descriptions, common and scientific names, and statewide distribution maps. Tree Identification Guide for Michigan's Upper Peninsula Michigan State University Extension Includes keys, distribution maps, taxonomy and more. TreeGuide Athenic Systems A guide to the more common trees found in the eastern and central United States.
Related Resources GLIN: Agencies and Organizations, Forestry GLIN: Biomass Energy in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Parks in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Plants of the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Sanctuaries and Reserves in the Great Lakes Region
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