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The documents are grouped into several categories. Some documents are regularly updated and others may be partially obsolete. Maintenance of this resource is a function of time and awareness (or lack of both). If you find something out of order or in error, please contact Bill Cook 906-786-1575.
MORE RECENT PUBLICATIONS
TREE & SHRUB ID POSTERS
Fruits - 1.3 mb jpg file.
Flowers - 1.3 mb jpg file.
Buds - 1.2 mb jpg file.
UP Cones - 1.5 mb jpg file.
BUILDING TREE CAGES
2020. 2 pages. 0.5 mb. Step-by-step construction of cages to protect
trees from deer and rabbits.
WOOD-BASED THERMAL ENERGY CASE STUDIES & ANALYSES
Information about wood-based thermal energy (heating and cooling) can be accessed from the Michigan Statewide Wood Energy website. Michigan has great potential! Visit the website to learn more.
OAK WILT IN MICHIGAN'S FOREST RESOURCE
2012. 8 pages. 1.8 mb. MSU bulletin E3169 (revised 2020). Describes the disease agent and treatment options.
OAK SUBGROUPS - RED vs. WHITE
2020. 2 pages. 623 kb. How to identify red vs. white oaks. This can be helpful when dealing with oak wilt disease.
HIRING A CONSULTING FORESTER
2012. 4 pages. 536 kb. MSU bulletin E3188. About consultants, services etc. for the family forest owners.
"GREEN FLYER" - MICHIGAN'S GROWING FOREST RESOURCE
2 pages. GreenFlyer2012.pdf 600 kb
Second version of this popular flyer about Michigan forest description.
2014 FOREST ADAPTATION BULLETINS
5 bulletins, in cooperation with the USFS Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science.
2013 MICHIGAN FOREST TYPE BULLETINS
19 bulletins 2013, one page each. Descriptions and management applications.
2010 WOODY BIOMASS BULLETINS
11 bulletins 2010, 2 pages each. MSU bulletin series E3085 to E3095. Addresses energy applications of using woody biomass.
TREE PLANTING TIPS, FACTS,
AND COMMON MISTAKES
4 pages. Planting.pdf 55 kb
A mix of several documents as well as some tips from Bill Cook. Prepared by
Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.
PLANTING SAPLINGS
1 page. PlantingSaplings.pdf 46 kb
Instructions and tips for successfully planting saplings. From MDNR and Virginia
Polytechnic Institute.
THE REMARKABLE
ART OF SEEDLING SURVIVAL
2 pages. RemarkableArt.pdf 249 kb
Tri-fold brochure from MSU Department of Forestry. Good planting primer. Lots
of sketches.
HOW
MUCH ARE MY HARDWOODS WORTH? MSU Forestry Fact Sheet 10, 2003
2 pages. HdwdWorth.pdf 223 kb
Volume measure, markets, sample prices, and variation of stumpage values. By Dr. Karen Potter-Witter..
IMPROVING HARDWOOD
TIMBER STANDS MSU pub. E-1578
8 pages. E-1578 Impr Hdwd.pdf 742 kb
Tables, photos, drawings. Looks like original by Russ Kidd and Mel Koelling.
Latest MSU reprint was 12/91. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension
Office, 9/98.
ASPEN MANAGEMENT
IN MICHIGAN MSU pub. E-1552. 1988.
4 pages. E-1552 Aspen.pdf 188 kb
Aspen biology and management. Photographs. Drawings. Looks like original by
Russ Kidd and Mel Koelling. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension
Office, 9/98.
CLEARCUTTING
. . . IS IT NECESSARY?
2 pages. ClearcuttingWhy.pdf 130 kb
An explanation of what clearcutting is and why is it used in forest management.
Looks like original paper by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Revised
by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office 9/98.
POINT SAMPLING MSU Pub. E-1757. 1999.
6 pages. E1757_PointSampling.pdf 175 kb
Original by Robert Marty, MSU Forestry Department. Point sampling is a method
to inventory a forest. The procedure, mathematics, and tools are described.
Many tables and several diagrams.
HOW TO USE A HOMEMADE
PENNY ANGLE GAUGE
1 page. AngleGaugeUse.pdf 38 kb
How to construct and use this simple tool that measures basal area, or stand
density.
HOW MUCH LUMBER
IN THAT TREE? MSU pub. E-0461. 1983.
3 pages. E-0461_Lumber.pdf 292 kb
A classic. How to estimate board foot of a tree. Diagrams. Volume tables. Instructions
on how to build a Biltmore stick. Looks like original by Lester E. Bell, MSU
Department of Forestry, 7/71. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension
Office 9/98.
HOW VARIOUS FOREST
TYPES AFFECT WILDLIFE
6 pages. USFStypes.doc 1376 kb, USFStypes.pdf 32 kb
Typical wildlife and habitat components for various maturity levels of aspen,
black spruce, oaks, northern white cedar, red pine, northern hardwoods, and
jack pine forest types. Considers mostly game species and well-known species.
Includes a table of activity restrictions around eagle and osprey nest sites.
Modified by the MSU Extension Upper Peninsula Forestry Office from a U.S. Forest
Service publication.
CROP TREE MANAGEMENT
IN EASTERN HARDWOODS 1993.
1 page. CropTreeBookcover.pdf 179 kb
USFS document "Crop Tree Management
in Eastern Hardwoods", Publication Number NA-TP-19-93, 100+ pages, 12 chapters,
5 appendices
MAP - WOOD USING
INDUSTRIES & LOGGING CONTRACTORS IN THE U.P.
1 page. Map-UPforind.pdf 101 kb
A simple graphic showing the distribution of major wood-using industries (14),
smaller wood-using industries (200), and logging contractors (475). Based on
data from the Michigan DNR 1996 wood products directories, (http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/dnr/main.htm).
PINE LUMBER
MANUFACTURERS IN THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN
5 pages. UP-SoftwoodLumber.pdf 136 kb
A table listing manufacturers reporting the use of pine in manufacturing. Derived
from the Michigan DNR data, (http://www.michigandnr.com/wood/).
FOREST
ECOLOGY AND TREE HEALTH
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TOLERANCE OF SELECTED TREE & SHRUB SPECIES
IN MICHIGAN
1 page. Bakuzis.pdf 9 kb
Categorizes many Michigan trees and shrubs according to their tolerance of shade.
Research from the University of Minnesota.
INCREDIBLE TREES AND HOW THEY GROW AND SURVIVE
11 pages. IncredibleTrees.pdf 210 kb
Tree physiology and reaction to insects and diseases. Includes: Introduction,
necessities of life, structures and their function, how trees die, energy budget,
energy allocation, defensive dieback, tree are generating systems, adaptive
growth, compartmentalization, how People can promote healthy trees.
HOW TREES GROW
2 pages. HowTreesGrow.pdf 92 kb
A brief review of basic growth factors of trees, by William Miles. Second page
a U.S. Forest Service graphic of tree growth zones.
TREES AND THE FOREST MIRACLE
4 pages. ForestMiracle.pdf 161 kb
What is a tree? How does a tree grow? When a tree dies. What
is a forest? Why leaves change color. A few illustrations added
to original text by William Miles.
TREES
THAT COMMONLY GROW TOGETHER IN COMMUNITIES
1 page. TreesCommunites.pdf 16 kb
Grouping of common northern Michigan trees into five groups; northern hardwoods,
pines & upland conifers, swamp hardwoods, swamp conifers, aspen & mixed
hardwoods.
AHLB POSTER
1 page. AHLBposter.pdf 202 kb
8.5 x 11 poster of the Asian Longhorned Beetle, with a list of informational
websites.
ASIAN LONG-HORNED BEETLE
2 pages. E2693-AHLB.pdf 1001 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin about this exotic threat to hardwood forests.
COMMON FOREST INSECTS
4 pages. Insects.pdf 322
kb
Types of insects for hardwoods and softwoods. No pictures. Prepared by Bill
Cook.
Also see the "forest pests module" at http://uptreeid.com.
EMERALD ASH BORER - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF
THE EAB
2 pages, E2938-EABsigns.pdf 1221
kb. 2005
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2938. Bulleted facts. Photos.
EMERALD ASH BORER - NATIVE BORERS & EAB
LOOK-ALIKE
2 pages, E2939-EABnatives.pdf 1517
kb. 2005.
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2939. Bulleted facts. Photos.
EMERALD ASH BORER - DON'T BE FOOLED BY LOOK-ALIKES!
2 pages, E2944-EABlookalikes.pdf
660 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2939. Bulleted facts. Photos.
EMERALD ASH BORER - EAB and YOUR WOODLAND
4 pages, E2693-EABwoodlands.pdf 963
kb. 2005
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2693. For woodland owners more than residential owners.
Photos.
EMERALD ASH BORER - UNWANTED! EAB IDENTIFICATION
POSTER
2 pages, E3004 -EABposter.pdf
928 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-. Poster distributed statewide public awareness.
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR IN THE U.P.
3 pages. FTCinUP.pdf 79 kb
Identification, life cycle, and control information. Photographs.
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR IN
THE UPPER MIDWEST
4 pages. FTC-UpperMidwest.pdf
667kb. 2001
Forest Service Publication NA-PR-02-01. Identification, life cycle, control,
large gray fly, and tree impacts. Photographs.
FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR HOMEOWNER TIP SHEET
3 pages. FTCtips.pdf 15 kb
Homeowner emphasis. Frequently asked questions. Control information.
COMPARISON OF THE EASTERN
TENT CATERPILLAR, FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR, AND GYPSY MOTH
2 pages. E-2299-EtcFtcGm.pdf 392 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2299. May 2001. Mostly photos, larvae &
egg masses.
GYPSY MOTH IN NORTH AMERICA
8 pages. GypsyMoth.pdf 774 kb
Gypsy moth history, effects, natural enemies, management, life cycle, research,
and situation in the Upper Peninsula. With pictures and maps. Compiled from
several sources.
GYPSY MOTH
1 page. GypsyMoth2.pdf
554 kb
U.S. Forest Service Pest Alert. NA-FB/P-21. Mostly pictures.
Bt: OPTION FOR GYPSY MOTH MANAGEMENT
4 pages. E2724-Bt-Gypsy.pdf
499 kb
MSU Bulletin, June 2000, about gypsy moth control with Bacillus thuringiensis.
By Deb McCullough and Leah Bauer.
FOREST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO MINIMIZE
THE IMPACT OF THE GYPSY MOTH
4 pages. GypsyForMgt.pdf 46 kb
University of Wisconsin Extension publication, November 1996. By Dave
Hall, Chuck Brooks, and Jeff Martin.
HEMLOCK WOOLY ADELGID
1 page. HemWoolAdel.pdf 243 kb
Forest Service Pest Alert Publication NA-PR-03-94. Brief description and
photographs.
HOW TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL
NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF TREES
9 pages. NonInfectDis.pdf 726 kb
Forest Service 1978. High temperatures, low temperatures, drought, winter
injury, chemical injury, nutrient deficiencies, herbicide injury, salt, and
air pollution. Photographs. By Michael Ostry and Thomas Nicholls.
HOW TO IDENTIFY WHITE PINE SUSCEPTIBLE
TO AIR POLLUTION
1 page. PWairpoll.pdf 1180 kb
U.S. Forest Service "How To" series, 1978. Mostly pictures.
By Robert Anderson and Leon Dochinger.
HOW TO MANAGE JACK PINE TO
REDUCE DAMAGE FROM JACK PINE BUDWORM
7 pages. PJbudworm.pdf 1447 kb. 1994.
Forest Service Publication NA-FR-01-94. Comprehensive summary, identification,
life cycle, tree symptoms, management strategies & recommendations, and
pre-outbreak & outbreak & post-outbreak stands. By D.McCullough,
S.Katovich, R.Heyd, and S.Weber.
INCREMENT CORE FROM A RED PINE
1 page. BorerReading.pdf 37 kb
Enlarged picture of an increment core and an interpretation of the rings.
THE MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE
2 pages. Ladybugs.pdf 377 kb. 2000.
A brief document, with images, about one of the latest "pests" to
humans, although they are not threatening to forests. Covers the history, life
cycle, prevention, and what they do and don’t do. References for more information.
OAK WILT IN MICHIGAN
8 pages. E2764-OakWilt.pdf
1620 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2764. June 2001. Comprehensive summary
with many photos. By Z.Blankenheim, G.Adams, and J.Bruhn.
OAK WILT IN MICHIGAN'S FOREST RESOURCE
8 pages. E3169-OakWilt.pdf 1620 kb.
MSU Extension Bulletin E-3169. April 2012. Focus on information for forest owners and forest managers.
PINE SHOOT BEETLE - NEW INTRODUCTION
2 pages. PineShootBeetle.pdf
294 kb. 1993.
Forest Service Pest Alert NA-TP-05-93. Discovered in Ohio in 1992.
Identification, life cycle, and damage. Photographs. By R.Haack
and D.Kucera.
RED PINE INSECT AND DISEASE PROBLEMS:
A SUMMARY
6 pages. RedPinePests.pdf 38 kb
General management recommendations and descriptions of 8 major insects and 7
major diseases of red pine. Text only. By Bob Heyd, Michigan DNR Forest Health
Specialist. Prepared prior to red pine pocket disease and Annosum root disease.
SOME FOREST DISEASES
1 page. Diseases.pdf 26
kb
A short list of 13 common tree diseases, symptoms, and treatments. No pictures.
A more comprehensive disease list can be found in the Forest Pest module of the U.P. Tree Identification website.
SPRUCE BUDWORM, BIOLOGY AND
CONTROL
4 pages. E1245-SpruceBud.pdf
651 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-1245. December 1983. Identification, life
cycle, damage & impact, chemical control, and silvicultural control.
By G.Simmons and D.Mosher.
WEBSITE RESOURCES FOR TREE INSECTS & DISEASES
2 pages. IDresources.pdf 232 kb
A annotated listing of some of the websites that provide information about tree
insects and diseases.
A more comprehensive disease list can be found in the Forest Pest module of the U.P. Tree Identification website.
WINTER INJURY TO TREES AND SHRUBS IN MICHIGAN
4 pages. E1343-WinterInjury.pdf 1,180
kb
MSU Extension pub, June 1986. Identification and prevention. Freezing,
drying, frost-cracking, rodent-girdling, salt injury, snow & ice, heaving,
and late spring frost. Images. By Franklin Laemmlen and Sandra Perry.
DROUGHT AND WINTER DRYING
1 page. DroughtWinterDry.pdf 312 kb
USDA Pest Alert. Mostly photographs.
FOREST FACTS AND CURRENT CONDITIONS
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"GREEN FLYER" - MICHIGAN'S GROWING FOREST RESOURCE
2 pages. GreenFlyer2012.pdf 600 kb
Second version of this popular flyer about Michigan forest description.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN
FORESTERS -- FOREST FACTS
1 page. Facts-SAF1.pdf 73 kb
National forest facts. SAF is the professional society for foresters in the
USA. (http://www.safnet.org)
A bit dated but still hits the mark.
SOCIETY
OF AMERICAN FORESTERS -- TOP TEN
2 pages. Facts-SAF2.pdf 106 kb
The top ten forestry advances in the USA since 1900. (http://www.safnet.org)
MICHIGAN TIMBERLAND
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MICHIGAN DNR
4 pages. Facts-MDNR.pdf 60 kb
More of an historical record to compare with current inventory data. Data from the 1992 Michigan Forest Inventory. Prepared by Robin Bertsch, from
the MDNR.
MICHIGAN’S
GROWING AND EXPANDING FOREST RESOURCE
2 pages. Facts-FIAbyDNR.pdf 16 kb
More of an historical record to compare with current inventory data. Information from Michigan’s 1992 forest inventory about acreage, volume,
productivity, and protection. Prepared by Robin Bertsch, Forest Management Division,
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, June 24, 1994.
AMERICAN FOREST
FOUNDATION "FACTS" FROM THEIR WEBSITE
2 pages. Facts-AmForFound.pdf 66 kb
More of an historical record to compare with current inventory data. Forest and forestry facts from the website: (http://www.affoundation.org).
MYTHS AND FACTS
ABOUT FORESTS
2 pages. Facts-MeadWeb.pdf 32 kb
Myth and fact format. Source : American Forest & Paper Association.
HOW DO YOU USE WOOD?
HOW MANY OF THESE THINGS DO YOU USE EVERY DAY?
3 pages. WoodProducts.pdf 30 kb
A list of several hundred products that contain wood or wood products. In the
USA, there are reportedly over 5000 products that contain wood. Original list
from the Temperate Forest Foundation. Modified by Michigan State University
Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office. 5/98.
FORESTRY QUIZ (and ANSWERS)
4 pages. Quiz.pdf and QuizAnswers.pdf
15 / 18 kb
This is short quiz of 16 questions that can be used as an introduction to the
forest resources of North America, the United States, and Michigan.
HARVEST, GROWTH,
STANDING VOLUME OF UPPER PENINSULA TIMBER
4 pages. UP_HarvGrow.pdf 216 kb
A pictorial representation of wood volume that is annually harvested and grown,
plus the amount of standing volume. Based on the U.S. Forest Service 1992 forest
inventory.
REMOVALS
BY OWNERSHIP FOR MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA
2 pages. Removals-LakeStates.pdf 13 kb
A chart and bar graph comparing per-acre volume removals by ownerships across
the Lake States. Derived from U.S. Forest Service data. The most "productive"
ownership is Indian lands in Wisconsin (due to Menominee Tribal Enterprises)
and the least "productive" is Michigan’s private, non-industrial
ownerships.
SELECTED FOREST
AREA STATISTICS AND HOW MICHIGAN RANKS AMONG THE 50 STATES
1 page. ForestAreaUSA.pdf 13 kb
A series of lists ranking Michigan forests by various criteria. Data from the
USFS Forest Inventory, 1992.
SOME ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS OF USING WOOD COMPARED TO OTHER RAW MATERIALS
3 pages. RawMaterialEnergy.pdf 24 kb
A set of tables demonstrating how much more environmentally friendly wood is
over other raw materials. References. Websites.
VALUE OF MICHIGAN
FOREST INDUSTRY
1 page. EconomicsForInd.pdf 9 kb
A single bar chart that compares Michigan forest product values with values
of major agricultural commodity groups, 1994
FORESTRY
ASSISTANCE
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FOREST ASSISTANCE SERVICES
MATRIX FOR THE FORESTOWNER
2 pages. Matrix.pdf 31 kb
Table of agencies and program services. Needs to be updated.
FORESTRY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
State of Michigan program through the County Conservation Districts.
WEBSITES FOR NATURAL
RESOURCES INFORMATION
Michigan Forest Pathways website, a collaborative effort among the Michigan Forest Association, MSU Extension, and others.
SOME COMMON ACRONYMS
USED IN FORESTRY and NATURAL RESOURCES
2 pages. Acronyms.pdf 9 kb
Dozens of forestry-related acronyms and their meanings. In tabular format.
NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS
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HOMEMADE MAPLE
SYRUP MSU pub. E-0703
2 pages. E0703_ MapleSyrup.pdf 151 kb
A classic. Equipment, tapping, collecting, boiling, and products. Drawings. Looks like
original by Mel Koelling, MSU Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula
Forestry Extension Office, 9/98. For more current information, visit MSU's Forest Biomass Innovation Center.
IMPROVEMENT
THINNING OF NORTHERN HARDWOODS WHEN SUGAR PRODUCTION IN THE MAIN OBJECTIVE
1 page. SugarBushSpacing.pdf
18 kb
Rule-of-thumb guide to how far apart crop trees in a sugarbush should be spaced.
EVALUATING ALTERNATIVE
FOREST CROPS
2 pages. EvalAltForCrops.pdf
32 kb
Economic evaluation to determine whether or not to venture into producing crops
such as mushrooms, ginseng, etc. Prepared by the Roscommon County MSU Extension
Office 6/93. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office 9/98.
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS –
A NEW FOREST PRODUCT?
4 pages. Shiitake.doc 121 kb, Shiitake.pdf 34 kb
A review of the industry, culture, and marketing of Shiitake mushrooms.
Prepared by Russ Kidd, MSU Extension, Roscommon County. Revised by Bill Cook,
MSU Upper Peninsula Forest Extension Office, 9/98.
TAXES
AND TIMBER
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MICHIGAN'S QUALIFIED FOREST PROPERTY TAX PROGRAM
3 pages. MSU Extension Bulletin E3234. 2014. 1.5 mb
Supercedes the 2013 MSUE QFP publication.
A summary of the QFP program by Dr. Karen Potter-Witter.
For additional information, contact the Michigan DARD [QFP].
MICHIGAN’S COMMERCIAL
FOREST PROGRAM
1 page. CFP-2010.pdf 22 kb
A brief summary of the CF Program which allows a substantial state property tax deduction
for qualifying forest managed for timber. For complete information, contact
the DNR Forest Management Division [CF Program].
UNDERSTANDING
FORESTLAND TAXES
13 pages. Taxes-Schlosser.pdf
386 kb
An excellent publication done by Bill Schlosser, although some of the details are obsolete. Written in clear language,
the booklet contains most everything a forest owner needs to understand the
basics of forest taxation in Michigan and federal taxation. Includes examples. Visit the timber taxation website for current information.
TIMBER SALE INCOME TAXATION INTRODUCTION
2 pages. TaxIntro.pdf
A short guide to navigating federal timber sale
income taxes.
NATIONAL TIMBER TAX WEBSITE
A website about tax management for timberland owners.
TREE AND PLANT IDENTIFICATION
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U.P. TREE IDENTIFICATION KEY
1 page. UPTREEID.pdf 59 kb
Describes the tree ID website first published in April 1999 and subsequently updated with additional modules.. Designed for students
and the general public. The site has a growing number of components. (http://uptreeid.com)
SIMPLE BOX KEY
FOR U.P. TREES
2 pages. TreeKey-Boxes.pdf 22 kb
One page has boxes and lines taking the user to individual tree species or groups
of species. The second page defined terms used in the key.
TREE SPECIES LIST
FOR THE UPPER PENINSULA
2 pages. TreesUP.pdf
69 kb
A list of trees and selected shrubs (about 78 species), arranged by common name
alphabetical order. Included common name, Latin name, family, and other
information.
TREE SPECIES OF
THE UPPER PENINSULA
2 pages. TreeList.pdf
11 kb
A shorter list of trees (39 species), listed by taxonomic group: pines,
spruces, other softwoods, ashes, aspens, birches, maples, oaks, elms, and other
hardwoods.
TREE IDENTIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS
2 pages. TreeIDchars.pdf 33 kb
A brief overview of the various ID characteristics of trees, including twigs,
buds, bud scars, bark, flowers, fruits, branching pattern, tree form, site,
associates, and leaves.
MICHIGAN BIG TREES
4 pages. MIbigtrees.pdf
94 kb
Species are listed in order of total tree score. There have been a few changes since this list was assembled. Data was obtained by
permission from the Michigan Botanical Club and Elwood Eherle at Western
Michigan University.
TAXONOMIC CLASSIFICATION
OF UPPER PENINSULA TREES & SHRUBS
2 pages. TaxonClasses-UP.pdf 21
kb
Taxonomic listing, Kingdom through Family, for all (or most?) families of trees
& shrubs occurring in the U.P.
WORDS
FROM THE WOODS: DERIVATIONS OF COMMON TREE & FOREST WORDS
2 pages. Words-Derivation.pdf 22 kb
By Kim D. Coder, Professor Silvics/Ecology, Warnell School of Forest Resources,
The University of Georgia, June, 1996.
COMMON WILDFLOWERS
OF MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA
2 pages. UPwildflowers.pdf 115
kb
List of U.P. wildflowers, by season and site. Compiled by several sources. Reproduced
by UPTIC.
PLANTS LISTED
AS BENEFICIAL TO WILDLIFE
2 pages. WildlifePlants.pdf 23 kb
List taken from a Wisconsin DNR publication for hardiness zones 3 and 4. Organized
by vines, shrubs, nut trees, other hardwoods, softwoods, non-natives to avoid,
and some extra ideas from Bill Cook. MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension
Office 1/99.
BIRTHDAY TREES
3 pages. BirthdayTrees.pdf 12 kb
A table of dates and associated birthday trees. Descriptions of each tree’s
characteristics as pertaining to human personality, sort of "zodiac"
style. Source unknown.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY
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HABITAT
2 pages. HabitatMUCC.pdf 188 kb
Brief and basic discussion of wildlife habitat component, carrying capacity,
food, space, water, and cover. Formatted as a tri-fold brochure. MUCC classic.
BIRDS OF THE SMALL
UPLAND OPENINGS IN THE U.P.
1 pages. Birds-Openings.pdf 38
kb
Lists U.P. birds found in small upland openings. Unpublished data by Charlotte
Taylor.
HOW TO OBSERVE MORE
BIRDS ON YOUR FOREST LAND
4 pages. USFS_Birds.pdf 26 kb
Information about habitat, nests, species, feeding, etc. for backyard or woodlot
birders. Includes a table of typical nesting requirements and locations for
non-game birds. Modified by the MSU Extension Upper Peninsula Forestry Office
from U.S. Forest Service Research Note NE-192.
COTTONTAIL RABBITS
4 pages. NRCSrabbits.pdf
Life cycle and habitat requirements. Construction of brush piles. Landscape
illustration. Original by the Natural Resource Conservation Service.
Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office.
MICHIGAN ENDANGERED
& THREATENED SPECIES LIST, 2009
12 pages. TNEspecies.pdf 77 kb
The Michigan DNR lists molluscs, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants that
are either endangered or threatened according to the Michigan Legislature. Does not
list the "special concern" species. A more current and comprehensive list can be found on the Michigan Natural Features Inventory website.
HOW VARIOUS FOREST
TYPES AFFECT WILDLIFE
6 pages. USFStypes.pdf 32 kb
Typical wildlife and habitat components for various maturity levels of aspen,
black spruce, oaks, northern white cedar, red pine, northern hardwoods, and
jack pine forest types. Considers mostly game species and well-known species.
Includes a table of activity restrictions around eagle and osprey nest sites.
Modified by the MSU Extension Upper Peninsula Forestry Office from a U.S. Forest
Service publication.
PLANTS LISTED
AS BENEFICIAL TO WILDLIFE
2 pages. WildlifePlants.pdf 23
kb
List taken from a Wisconsin DNR publication for hardiness zones 3 and 4. Organized
by vines, shrubs, nut trees, other hardwoods, softwoods, non-natives to avoid,
and some extra ideas from Bill Cook. MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension
Office, 1/99.
VERTEBRATE WILDLIFE
SPECIES OF THE UPPER PENINSULA
4 pages. WildlifeSpp_UP.pdf 38 kb
A list of over 400 species of birds, fishes, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
Compiled from DNR inventories, DNR publications, other publications, personal
observations, wildlife biologists, and others.
UPPER PENINSULA FISH
SPECIES LIST
2 pages. Fish_UP.pdf 22 kb
A species list assembled by Shannon Whitcomb, formerly MSUE-DNR Fisheries Specialist.
MICHIGAN
WILDLIFE SPECIES THAT OCCUR IN CONIFEROUS HABITATS
1 page. WildlifeSppConifers.pdf
24 kb
A list of 116 vertebrate species by stand age (regenerating, young, mature,
old) that occur in coniferous forests of Michigan. 35 species are listed as
preferring coniferous forests for part or all of their life cycles. Data compiled
by the Michigan DNR.
CLASSIC GLENN DUDDERAR PUBLICATIONS - Former MSU Extension Wildlife Biologist
IMPROVING HABITAT
FOR BIRDS ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
2 pages. Dudd_Birds.pdf 60 kb
Self-explanatory. A few pictures and a nest box specifications table. Looks
like original prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife
Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office –
4/98.
IMPROVING HABITAT
FOR RUFFED GROUSE ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
3 pages. Dudd_Grouse.pdf 52 kb
Cutting patterns, planting, etc. for better grouse habitat. Looks like original
prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife Extension. Revised
by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.
IMPROVING
HABITAT FOR WILD TURKEY ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
2 pages. Dudd_Turkey.pdf 29 kb
Food preferences. Management recommendations. Looks like original prepared by
Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife Extension. Revised by the
MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.
IMPROVING
HABITAT FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
3 pages. Dudd_Deer.pdf 55 kb
Management recommendations for better deer habitat. Clip art. Somewhat dated.
Looks like original prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife
Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.
IMPROVING GRAY
SQUIRREL HABITAT ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
2 pages. Dudd_Squirrel.pdf 36 kb
Habitat improvement recommendations. Design for a squirrel nest box. Looks like
original prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife Extension.
Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.
MISCELLANEOUS
DOCUMENTS
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MICHIGAN'S CIVILIAN CONSERVATION
CORPS
5 pages. CCCinMI.pdf 129 kb
A brief history of the CCC in Michigan, by Roger L. Rosentreter, from the Michigan
Department of State.
LUMBERING
IN MICHIGAN
10 pages. LumberingInMichigan.pdf
212 kb
By Maria Quinlan. Written for upper elementary/middle school levels. Comes with
activities. Covers the logging era of Michigan history, from the Michigan Department
of State.
DNR HISTORY
13 pages. DNRhistory.pdf 58 kb
Dates and events from the beginning at statehood in 1837.
BIRTHDAY TREES
3 pages. BirthdayTrees.pdf 12 kb
A table of dates and associated birthday trees. Descriptions of each tree’s
characteristics as pertaining to human personality, sort of "zodiac"
style. Source unknown.
CONQUEST OF THE LAND
THROUGH SEVEN THOUSAND YEARS
28 pages. Lowdermilk.pdf 717 kb
This essay is an excellent review of past civilizations, how they
treated soil and water resources, and how that treatment contributed to their
success or failure. The focus is primarily agricultural but the messages for
resource managers and the general public are plain.
GREEN SPIRIT TREES
ARE THE ANSWER
10 pages GreenSpirit.pdf 47 kb
An essay by Patrick Moore, one of the co-founders of Greenpeace. Moore acknowledges
and promotes the use of wood as an environmental solution and speaks against
the direction of many main-stream environmental group positions as being anti-environment.
An interesting and articulate essay.
URBAN TREE LISTS - For Various Factors or Characteristics
3 pages. UrbanTreeLists.pdf 14 kb
A collection of lists of tree species and how they rank according various environmental
factors such as reaction to pollutants, drought resistance, "good"
and "bad" street tree selections, etc.
TREE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
2 pages. TreeMtc.pdf 72 kb
More of an urban tree care focus and schedule. A three year post-planting schedule
with a monthly calendar of what to look for or maintain. From MDNR.
CONSERVATION FOR A
NEW CENTURY
4 pages. Dombeck99.pdf 20 kb
A speech by former U.S. Forest Service Chief Michael Dombeck, October 7, 1999, Madison,
WI.
TRAILER-
This website was created by a consortium of forestry groups to help streamline
information about forestry and coordinate forestry activities designed to benefit
the family forest owner and various publics that make up our Michigan citizenry.
This website is maintained by Bill Cook, Michigan State Extension Forester/Biologist.
Direct comments to cookwi@msu.edu or 906-786-1575.
Michigan
State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution. The
U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs,
sexual orientation, and marital status or family status. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.)
