An Indigenous tribe in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is testing whether specially selected trees can remove toxic metals from ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk” as temperatures from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes are set to plunge below zero from Friday, Jan. 23, to ...

Hot temperatures and dry conditions can stress newly planted trees. A Michigan DNR forestry specialist explains why watering during the first few years is critical for long-term survival.

A three-day ice storm in northern Michigan early this spring left 145,000 people without power, some for weeks. Three months later, clean-up efforts are focused on millions of acres of the state's ...

Gray foxes are one of Michigan's least understood mammals, living closer to people than many realize. Recent research suggests they may be much rarer than previously believed, prompting a statewide ...

A west Michigan Christmas tree farm is set to supply the official White House Christmas tree for 2025 — a first for a Michigan grower in four decades. Korson's Tree Farms, a Christmas tree grower in ...

Michigan residents can participate in the 16th Biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt contest until August 22nd. Participants can submit photos of the largest trees they find for a chance to win prizes.

Consumers still have an array of choices as supplies tighten for some Christmas tree species. Michigan farms and tree lots offer an array of great Christmas tree choices. While it’s true that supplies ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...