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This black willow, submitted by Josh Stoltz, was awarded largest tree in Benzie County during the 2022 Big Tree Hunt.
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Nonprofit holds contest to find biggest trees in Michigan

Natalie Albrecht, Amanda LeClaire June 9, 2025

The two-year search is almost over for participants of the Big Tree Hunt. The contest, held by environmental nonprofit ReLeaf, challenges...

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MSU researchers launch 20 year study on Michigan’s future tree resilience

Amanda LeClaire May 30, 2025

Michigan State University researchers have launched a decades-long effort to understand how certain conifer species might adapt to future climate...

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People gathered for the recent opening of a micro forest in Rochester.
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The Metro: New ‘micro-forest’ takes root in Rochester

Amanda LeClaire, Robyn Vincent, Nadia Zyiad, The Metro May 19, 2025

In Rochester, a dense grove of 300 native trees and shrubs is taking root behind City Hall planted by volunteers, city...

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The Metro: WDET is ‘rooting’ itself in local environmental reporting with tree canopy project

Amanda LeClaire, Sam Corey, The Metro April 22, 2025

WDET is embarking on a new project exploring the multifaceted relationship between trees and community health in Michigan. Amanda Le...

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Detroit accepting applications for free tree planting

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 16, 2025

Detroit’s General Service Department is looking to increase the tree canopy across the city to improve citizens’ quality of life. The...

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A tree rests on the roof of a house in northern Michigan.
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DNR says northern Michigan forests don’t look the same after historic ice storm

Pat Batcheller April 15, 2025

An ice storm at the end of March caused widespread damage throughout northern Michigan.The Department of Natural Resources says an...

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Circle Forest is a native habitat restoration project located on 12 city lots in Detroit's Poletown East neighborhood.
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Detroit nonprofit Arboretum Detroit brings new life to vacant lots with community forest project

Amanda LeClaire April 14, 2025

A once-forgotten cluster of vacant lots on Detroit’s west side is now home to Circle Forest, a community-led reforestation project...

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they won’t know for sure how much they were affected until the trees wake from their dormant period.
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Massive flooding in Southwest Detroit may have affected trees

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 9, 2025

The nonprofit Greening of Detroit says the severe flooding caused by a recent water main break in Southwest Detroit may...

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Detroit has partnered with the nonprofit American Forests, and a number of other state and local conservation groups, on an initiative to grow more trees in the city.
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Detroit’s tree canopy is growing, despite federal funding cuts

Amanda LeClaire April 2, 2025

American Forests, the nation’s oldest conservation nonprofit, says Detroit has planted 25,000 trees since launching a local tree equity partnership...

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Trump tariffs on Canada lumber could chop US wood supplies

Quinn Klinefelter March 31, 2025

President Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber to 27 percent as soon as this week.The move...

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Tree diseases and climate stress: What Michigan homeowners need to know

Amanda LeClaire February 28, 2025

Southeast Michigan’s trees are facing growing threats from disease, pests, and climate change.Zach Lacombe with Davey Tree Expert Company in...

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Treetops line the horizon in Northern Michigan
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Michigan DNR prepares for wildfire season

Pat Batcheller February 27, 2025

Michigan averages more than 200 wildfires per year. The Department of Natural Resources says fires burned almost 1,500 acres statewide...

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