Wonder About Your Woods?

The Conservation District is available to help you better understand, plan, manage, protect, and utilize your forest resources. 
If you're interested in any of the services listed below, contact the office at (989) 256-3147

Foresters offer the following services in their applicable 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

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.

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

Oak Wilt Brochure

Oak Wilt in Michigan

Michigan forest association

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.

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.