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Faculty Spotlight – David Skole

Published on March 28, 2025
David Skole shares his forestry journey and how he hopes to continue to inspire students to become well-informed and active citizens.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Noah Dressander

Published on March 25, 2025
Noah Dressander shares how studying abroad in Mexico helped him expand his forestry knowledge and see its connection to the world. He plans to pursue a master’s degree after graduation.
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Erin Budzyn

Published on March 14, 2025
Erin Budzyn, PhD Candidate, focuses on the understanding of social acceptance of fire-risk reduction strategies and actions, and human health and wellbeing impacts of forest structural characteristics and species.
Forestry Student Spotlight – Kenna Kline

Published on February 25, 2025
Kenna Kline shares how studying in Argentina and Antarctica broadened her view of global forestry and inspired her to research underrepresented species.
150 Celebrate 2024 Mass Timber Momentum at “Michigan Mass Timber Update: Opening Doors”

Published on December 11, 2024
State Announces new Mass Timber Catalyst Fund; Participants enjoy tours of new mass timber condominiums and mixed-use space at event venue Adelaide Pointe.
Forests are for everyone: improving access to natural resources education 

Published on November 11, 2024
Inclusivity has been a goal of the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University for many years. Access to an education in natural resources and the forestry field should not be limited by geographic location, economic background, or other factors.
The Intersection of Art and Nature: Combining Forestry and Artistic Vision

Published on October 28, 2024
Understanding the unique combination of academic programs for doctoral student Hailey Becker.
MSU researcher receives $800K grant to study interregional reliance, carbon program impacts on US forest product industries

Published on October 17, 2024
A multi-institutional research team led by Raju Pokharel, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Forestry, will study interstate and interregional reliance of wood and how carbon offset programs impact forest product industries.
MSU Forestry online master’s program producing productive graduates

Published on September 20, 2024
Joshua Harrison found his calling in forestry, MSU provided the skills for a career
Empowering futures: MSU CANR students awarded Dean’s Choice Award

Published on August 27, 2024
CANR students Natali Gonzalez and Lavonnes Bolds were recently selected as recipients of the MSUFCU CANR Dean’s Choice Award, a scholarship aiming to address the issue of access in higher education
MSU researchers build connection between forests and drinking water, outreach and conservation strategies follow

Published on August 21, 2024
A team of MSU researchers has shown there’s “untapped potential” for ensuring that Michigan forests provide clean and abundant drinking water.
MSU Forestry professor amongst colleagues receives FIA Director’s Award

Published on July 29, 2024
Researcher in the department of forestry makes impactful contribution to US forest inventory
Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

Published on July 17, 2024
Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.
Forestry researcher will work with scientists in Mexico, Italy to advance ‘climate-smart forestry’

Published on June 24, 2024
Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Forestry Professor David MacFarlane has been selected for the Fulbright Global Scholar Award for 2024-2025.
Recent study reveals what makes some Amazon forests more resilient to climate change

Published on June 19, 2024
‘Amazon forest biogeography predicts resilience and vulnerability to drought’, was published June 18, 2024 in the journal Nature.