Forestry & You
For more information on any of these topics, contact our Forester Andy Henriksen at the Conservation District Office.
Arbor Day
National Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April to encourage tree planting and tree care. For information about Arbor Day, visit the Arbor Day Foundation web site.
Big Tree Hunt
The Michigan Big Tree Hunt is on! Find out how you can join the search for a national champion in Michigan and download an entry form to submit your big find.
Crop Tree Management
Crop tree management is a very effective way to manage your trees. Learn more about Crop Trees and Thinning.
Forest Service
For information on national forests, visit the USDA Forest Service web site.
Grapevine Cutting
Learn more about cutting grapevines and poison ivy vines, which can cause serious damage to standing trees.
Plant a Tree
Check out our Tree & Shrub Planting Guide, which includes a plant spacing chart; information on site preparation; planting; and maintenance recommendations.
Also review our handy reference, Likelihood of Deer Damage on Trees and Shrubs (PDF), which provides general guidance in selecting plants based on their deer damage potential.
Pruning Forest Trees
Learn about pruning forest trees, an excellent way to improve the value of a standing tree for a future harvest.
Timber Sales
If you are looking to sell timber from your woodlot, or need assistance with a timber sale, download our Consulting Foresters & Wildlife Biologists and Timber Buyers lists (PDF files).
Tree Farm
For information on starting or being certified as a Tree Farm, visit the American Tree Farm System web site.
Tree Transplanting
For helpful information, see Planting and Transplanting Trees and Shrubs from the University of Minnesota Extension Service.