Forest Health Improvement

Emerald Ash Borer has devastated the ash in Michigan. Beech Bark Disease is similarly moving through the state affecting nearly every county with beech forests. Oak wilt disease is killing oak trees hundreds of acres at a time. New threats such as Asian Longhorned Beetle and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid are affecting Michigan's neighbors and poised to destroy many of our remaining trees. Even native threats can affect our forests if they are improperly managed. Did you know that if you harvest or prune red pine in the summer months, you can attract insects that will kill the remaining trees? We can help you plan your management strategy to mitigate the risk from these forests pests.