forests

Firefighters in Michigan are calling on Congress to not let their paychecks fall off a fiscal cliff. A provision in the bi-partisan infrastructure law is set to expire and federal wildland firefighters could see dramatic pay cuts

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded grants totaling $90,525 for urban forestry projects around the state. The grants are being…

The Grand Rapids City Commission has approved a new major forestry initiative they say will improve public safety. Grand Rapids forestry officials are set…

Private, nonprofit and governmental organizations are teaming up to fight a deadly fungus endangering Michigan's oak trees. The Oak Wilt Coalition's goal…

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is taking applications for grants supporting tree plantings and other activities that boost urban and…

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking volunteers to help fix up a historic structure at the former Chittenden Nursery in Wellston. It's a partnership between…

A workshop this week in Grand Rapids will provide information on ways to reuse wood that's removed from city trees during routine maintenance. The…

Trees in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula are dealing with a periodic attack from forest tent caterpillars. The caterpillars strip leaves from oaks,…

State officials are seeking the public's help in preventing the spread of a disease that kills oak trees. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources…

Wood harvested from forestland in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is being used to make the court floorings for college basketball's Final Four matchups.…