Could Michigan’s old growth forests return? Conservationists say yes, with the right help
Less than 5 percent of old growth forests remain in the western United States, and in the east, including Michigan...
Michigan’s conservation districts face financial struggle to meet public need
Michigan’s conservation districts are raising concerns as they face increasing financial challenges and potential cuts in federal funding. Officials from the...
Master arborist: Plant native trees, flowers to help support Michigan’s pollinators
National Pollinator Week — held annually in June — is a time dedicated to informing the public about the benefits...
The Metro: How resilient is Detroit’s tree canopy in the face of climate change?
Climate change is affecting the trees in metro Detroit. The Eastern U.S. experienced an oppressive heat wave recently. There were...
State lands ready for visitors after ice storm recovery, but DNR urges caution
In late March, a severe ice storm struck the northern part of Michigan. Tree branches and limbs, weighed down by...
Give ’em shade: Nearly 90% of Detroit bus stops lack adequate sun protection
Heat is now the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. — with 12,000 lives claimed annually — and...
Nonprofit holds contest to find biggest trees in Michigan
The two-year search is almost over for participants of the Big Tree Hunt. The contest, held by environmental nonprofit ReLeaf, challenges...
MSU researchers launch 20 year study on Michigan’s future tree resilience
Michigan State University researchers have launched a decades-long effort to understand how certain conifer species might adapt to future climate...
The Metro: New ‘micro-forest’ takes root in Rochester
In Rochester, a dense grove of 300 native trees and shrubs is taking root behind City Hall planted by volunteers, city...
The Metro: WDET is ‘rooting’ itself in local environmental reporting with tree canopy project
WDET is embarking on a new project exploring the multifaceted relationship between trees and community health in Michigan. Amanda Le...
Detroit accepting applications for free tree planting
Detroit’s General Service Department is looking to increase the tree canopy across the city to improve citizens’ quality of life. The...
DNR says northern Michigan forests don’t look the same after historic ice storm
An ice storm at the end of March caused widespread damage throughout northern Michigan.The Department of Natural Resources says an...