Department of Entomology Eyes on the Forest

News

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  Priority Plant Patrol encourages community scientists to watch for invasive species

  Published on April 25, 2024
  Community members can monitor sentinel trees for invasive forest pests and survey local hiking trails for priority list invasive forest plants through the Michigan Eyes on the Forest Priority Plant Patrol Program.

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  Reflections on the 40 year anniversary of Michigan Natural Features Inventory

  Published on April 10, 2020
  Josh Cohen, an ecologist with Michigan Natural Features Inventory for the past 20 years, reflects on MNFI’s 40 year anniversary.

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  Invasive pests continue to pose a threat to our forest resources

  Published on June 4, 2018
  The introduction of new invasive insects and disease that become established are causing a decline in many of our important forest tree species.

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  Everyone can help to keep eyes on the forest

  Published on July 5, 2017
  Learn how to help protect Michigan forests at the Ingham County Conservation District's Forestry Field Day.

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  Wintertime identification of black walnut

  Published on February 28, 2017
  No leaves? No problem. Other characteristics can help to identify the species.

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  Michigan is preparing to enact interior quarantine due to invasive hemlock tree pest

  Published on February 28, 2017
  A recent outbreak of the pest within the state has prompted new legislation which will restrict the movement of hemlock products within Michigan in an effort to control this invasive pest.