MSU uses 3D mapping technology and AI simulations for forest management
Researchers are using digital technology to improve forest management strategies. Michigan State University scientists have employed a 3-D mapping technology...
Grand Traverse Conservation District adds 560-acre East Creek Reserve
The Grand Traverse Conservation District (GTCD) recently received the East Creek Reserve as a donation from Rotary Camps and Services...
Old-growth forest at Independence Oaks reveals Indigenous past
An area of very old trees at Independence Oaks County Park has been recognized as part of a national network...
How will rescinding the ‘Roadless Rule’ impact Michigan’s national forests?
In June, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that they wanted to rescind the Roadless Rule, arguing that...
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...