This link takes you to the Michigan Forest Association. This website is designed for Landowners, professionals and other interested people working to promote education and wise management and use of our forests and properties.
Wonder About Your Woods?
Our Forester, Joe Nash, is available to help us better understand, plan, manage, protect, and utilize our forest resources.
If you're interested in any of the services listed below, contact Joe at joe.nash@macd.org or call the office at (989) 256-3147
Our Foresters offer the following services in Clare and Gladwin Counties
If you're interested in any of the services listed below, contact Joe at joe.nash@macd.org or call the office at (989) 256-3147
Our Foresters offer the following services in Clare and Gladwin Counties
- Free on-site property evaluation
- Presentations and workshops
- wildlife habitat recommendations
- Tree and Shrub planting recommendations
- Tree identification
- Insect and disease identification
- Forest Stewardship program
- Qualified Forest Program
- Quality Deer Management
- American Tree Farm Program
- Christmas Tree Management
- Cost-share opportunities for Michigan Landowners
- Other Natural resource topics
Qualified Forest Program
Get a tax break for managing your property! Get a forest management plan, manage your forest, and save up to 16 mils on the property taxes while capping the land's taxable value if ownership changes. Parcel must at least 20 acres and not your primary residence. Visit our QFP Page or email our forester for more information.
Oak Wilt
Oak wilt is a fungal disease that can quickly kill red oaks. To prevent infection avoid pruning or damaging oak trees from April 15 - July 15 and don't move firewood. I If you own oak trees, you should know the signs of oak wilt and what to do if you suspect it. Check out the following links for more information.
Clare CD Oak Wilt Page
Oak Wilt Brochure
Oak Wilt in Michigan
Clare CD Oak Wilt Page
Oak Wilt Brochure
Oak Wilt in Michigan