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What's New Greece awarded grant from the U.S. Forest Service Greece Post (12/6) The U.S. Forest Service has awarded the town of Greece, NY, with a $77,958 grant to plant trees as part of its Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Ash trees continue to hurt from beetle Traverse City Record-Eagle (10/11) The threat from a metallic green beetle continues to spread throughout ash trees in the Great Lakes region. Many ash already are dropping leaves or changing color earlier this year than usual — both mechanisms that trees use to cope with drought. US Forest Service awards $3M for Great Lakes The Associated Press (10/11) The U.S. Forest Service is awarding nearly $3 million to improve the tree canopy and forest cover in the Great Lakes region. Duck Lake fire cost in the millions; fire season could heat up this weekend MLive (6/14) The cost of fighting the Duck Lake Fire is expected to rise to at least $3.5 million - and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is girding for a tough fire-fighting season if drought conditions expand. Duck Lake fire in Michigan: Upper Peninsula wildfire 72 percent contained The Daily Press (6/4) Nearly an inch of rain fell Saturday in the eastern Upper Peninsula, leading to improved conditions at the Duck Lake Fire in Luce County. The Department of Natural Resources reported the fire is 72 percent contained at 21,135 acres. Wisconsin DNR helping to fight large Michigan forest fire Madison Capital Times (5/31) Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources personnel and equipment have been dispatched to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to help fight a large forest fire in Luce County. The Duck Lake fire has consumed more than 21,000 acres and has been about 57 percent contained, according to news accounts from Michigan.
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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