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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
NATURAL RESOURCE DOCUMENT LIBRARY
of Bill Cook, Extension Forester in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

This page is an annotated bibliography of PDF documents maintained by Bill Cook and Ingrid Klotz, Michigan State University Forestry Extension office located at the U.P. Tree Improvement Center. Some documents are originals, others may be edited or updated versions of one or more existing documents, or may be re-creations of single existing documents. Some documents are directed at only the Upper Peninsula resources because that is the service area of Bill Cook.
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The documents are grouped into several categories. Some documents are regularly updated and others may be partially obsolete. Maintenance of this resource is a function to time and awareness. If you find something out of order or in error, please contact Bill Cook 906-786-1575.

FOREST MANAGEMENT
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TREE PLANTING TIPS, FACTS, AND COMMON MISTAKES
4 pages. Planting.doc 783 kb, Planting.pdf 55 kb
A mix of several documents as well as some tips from Bill Cook. Prepared by Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.

PLANTING SAPLINGS
1 page. PlantingSaplings.doc 48 kb, PlantingSaplings.pdf 46 kb
Instructions and tips for successfully planting saplings. From MDNR and Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

THE REMARKABLE ART OF SEEDLING SURVIVAL
2 pages. RemarkableArt.doc 4482 kb, RemarkableArt.pdf 249 kb
Tri-fold brochure from MSU Department of Forestry. Good planting primer. Lots of sketches.

IMPROVING HARDWOOD TIMBER STANDS MSU pub. E-1578
8 pages. E-1578 ImprHdwd.doc 5781 kb, E-1578 Impr Hdwd.pdf 742 kb
Tables, photos, drawings. Looks like original by Russ Kidd and Mel Koelling. Latest MSU reprint was 12/91. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 9/98.

ASPEN MANAGEMENT IN MICHIGAN MSU pub. E-1552
4 pages. E-1552 Aspen.doc 605 kb, E-1552 Aspen.pdf 188 kb
Aspen biology and management. Photographs. Drawings. Looks like original by Russ Kidd and Mel Koelling. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 9/98.

CLEARCUTTING . . . IS IT NECESSARY?
2 pages. ClearcuttingWhy.doc 246 kb, ClearcuttingWhy.pdf 130 kb
An explanation of what clearcutting is and why is it used in forest management. Looks like original paper by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office 9/98.

POINT SAMPLING MSU Pub. E-1757
6 pages. E1757_PointSampling.doc 291 kb, E1757_PointSampling.pdf 175 kb
Original by Robert Marty, MSU Forestry Department. Point sampling is a method to inventory a forest. The procedure, mathematics, and tools are described. Many tables and several diagrams.

HOW TO USE A HOMEMADE PENNY ANGLE GAUGE
1 page. AngleGaugeUse.doc 70 kb, AngleGaugeUse.pdf 38 kb
How to construct and use this simple tool that measures basal area, or stand density.

HOW MUCH LUMBER IN THAT TREE? MSU pub. E-0461
3 pages. E-0461_Lumber.doc 200 kb, E-0461_Lumber.pdf 292 kb
How to estimate board foot of a tree. Diagrams. Volume tables. Instructions on how to build a Biltmore stick. Looks like original by Lester E. Bell, MSU Department of Forestry, 7/71. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office 9/98.

HOW VARIOUS FOREST TYPES AFFECT WILDLIFE
6 pages. USFStypes.doc 1376 kb, USFStypes.pdf 32 kb
Typical wildlife and habitat components for various maturity levels of aspen, black spruce, oaks, northern white cedar, red pine, northern hardwoods, and jack pine forest types. Considers mostly game species and well-known species. Includes a table of activity restrictions around eagle and osprey nest sites. Modified by the MSU Extension Upper Peninsula Forestry Office from a U.S. Forest Service publication.

CROP TREE MANAGEMENT IN EASTERN HARDWOODS
1 page. CropTreeBookcover.doc 54 kb, CropTreeBookcover.pdf 179 kb
Bookcover, reference, and source of USFS document "Crop Tree Management in Eastern Hardwoods", Publication Number NA-TP-19-93, 100+ pages, 12 chapters, 5 appendices

ORDER FORM FOR DNR WOOD PRODUCTS DIRECTORIES
1 page. WoodProdDir.doc 96 kb, WoodProdDir.pdf 35 kb
Two directories: The 1996 Wood Products In Michigan Directory, and The 1992 Forest Products Producers (loggers), Truckers and Brokers Directory.

FOREST ECOLOGY AND TREE HEALTH
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TOLERANCE OF SELECTED TREE & SHRUB SPECIES IN MICHIGAN
1 page. Bakuzis.doc 22 kb, Bakuzis.pdf 9 kb
Categorizes many Michigan trees and shrubs according to their tolerance of shade. Research from the University of Minnesota.

INCREDIBLE TREES AND HOW THEY GROW AND SURVIVE
11 pages. IncredibleTrees.doc 298 kb, IncredibleTrees.pdf 210 kb
Tree physiology and reaction to insects and diseases. Includes: Introduction, necessities of life, structures and their function, how trees die, energy budget, energy allocation, defensive dieback, tree are generating systems, adaptive growth, compartmentalization, how People can promote healthy trees.

HOW TREES GROW
2 pages. HowTreesGrow.doc 176 kb, HowTreesGrow.pdf 92 kb
A brief review of basic growth factors of trees, by William Miles. Second page a U.S. Forest Service graphic of tree growth zones.

TREES AND THE FOREST MIRACLE
4 pages. ForestMiracle.doc 964 kb, ForestMiracle.pdf 161 kb
What is a tree? How does a tree grow? When a tree dies. What is a forest? Why leaves change color. A few illustrations added to original text by William Miles.

TREES THAT COMMONLY GROW TOGETHER IN COMMUNITIES
1 page. TreesCommunites.doc 78 kb, TreesCommunites.pdf 16 kb
Grouping of common northern Michigan trees into five groups; northern hardwoods, pines & upland conifers, swamp hardwoods, swamp conifers, aspen & mixed hardwoods.

AHLB POSTER
1 page. AHLBposter.doc 497 kb, AHLBposter.pdf 202 kb
8.5 x 11 poster of the Asian Longhorned Beetle, with a list of informational websites.

ASIAN LONG-HORNED BEETLE
2 pages. E2693-AHLB.doc 5562 kb, E2693-AHLB.pdf 1001 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin about this exotic threat to hardwood forests.

COMMON FOREST INSECTS
4 pages. Insects.doc 131 kb, Insects.pdf 322 kb
Types of insects for hardwoods and softwoods. No pictures. Prepared by Bill Cook.

EMERALD ASH BORER - SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF THE EAB
2 pages, E2938-EABsigns.pdf 1221 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2938. Bulleted facts. Photos.

EMERALD ASH BORER - NATIVE BORERS & EAB LOOK-ALIKE
2 pages, E2939-EABnatives.pdf 1517 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2939. Bulleted facts. Photos.

EMERALD ASH BORER - EAB and YOUR WOODLAND
4 pages, E2693-EABwoodlands.pdf 963 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2693. For woodland owners more than residential owners. Photos.

EMERALD ASH BORER - DON'T BE FOOLED BY LOOK-ALIKES!
2 pages, E2944-EABlookalikes.pdf 660 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2939. Bulleted facts. Photos.

EMERALD ASH BORER - UNWANTED! EAB IDENTIFICATION POSTER
2 pages, E3004 -EABposter.pdf 928 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-. Poster distributed statewide public awareness.

FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR IN THE U.P.
3 pages. FTCinUP.doc 96 kb, FTCinUP.pdf 79 kb
Identification, life cycle, and control information. Photographs.

FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR IN THE UPPER MIDWEST
4 pages. FTC-UpperMidwest.doc 5561 kb, FTC-UpperMidwest.pdf 667kb
Forest Service Publication NA-PR-02-01. Identification, life cycle, control, large gray fly, and tree impacts. Photographs.

FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR HOMEOWNER TIP SHEET
3 pages. FTCtips.doc 31 kb, FTCtips.pdf 15 kb
Homeowner emphasis. Frequently asked questions. Control information.

COMPARISON OF THE EASTERN TENT CATERPILLAR, FOREST TENT CATERPILLAR, AND GYPSY MOTH
2 pages. E-2299-EtcFtcGm.doc 12,963 kb, E-2299-EtcFtcGm.pdf 392 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2299. May 2001. Mostly photos, larvae & egg masses.

GYPSY MOTH IN NORTH AMERICA
8 pages. GypsyMoth.doc 1142 kb, GypsyMoth.pdf 774 kb
Gypsy moth history, effects, natural enemies, management, life cycle, research, and situation in the Upper Peninsula. With pictures and maps. Compiled from several sources.

GYPSY MOTH
1 page. GypsyMoth2.doc 594 kb, GypsyMoth2.pdf 554 kb
U.S. Forest Service Pest Alert. Mostly pictures.

Bt: OPTION FOR GYPSY MOTH MANAGEMENT
4 pages. E2724-Bt-Gypsy.doc 2839 kb, E2724-Bt-Gypsy.pdf 499 kb
MSU Bulletin, June 2000, about gypsy moth control with Bacillus thuringiensis. By Deb McCullough and Leah Bauer.

FOREST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THE GYPSY MOTH
4 pages. GypsyForMgt.doc 111 kb, GypsyForMgt.pdf 46 kb
University of Wisconsin Extension publication, November 1996. By Dave Hall, Chuck Brooks, and Jeff Martin.

HEMLOCK WOOLY ADELGID
1 page. HemWoolAdel.doc 2519 kb, HemWoolAdel.pdf 243 kb
Forest Service Pest Alert Publication NA-PR-03-94. Brief description and photographs.

HOW TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF TREES
9 pages. NonInfectDis.doc 6218 kb, NonInfectDis.pdf 726 kb
Forest Service 1978. High temperatures, low temperatures, drought, winter injury, chemical injury, nutrient deficiencies, herbicide injury, salt, and air pollution. Photographs. By Michael Ostry and Thomas Nicholls.

HOW TO IDENTIFY WHITE PINE SUSCEPTIBLE TO AIR POLLUTION
1 page. PWairpoll.doc 2649 kb, PWairpoll.pdf 1180 kb
U.S. Forest Service "How To" series, 1978. Mostly pictures. By Robert Anderson and Leon Dochinger.

HOW TO MANAGE JACK PINE TO REDUCE DAMAGE FROM JACK PINE BUDWORM
7 pages. PJbudworm.doc 1986 kb, PJbudworm.pdf 1447 kb
Forest Service Publication NA-FR-01-94. Comprehensive summary, identification, life cycle, tree symptoms, management strategies & recommendations, and pre-outbreak & outbreak & post-outbreak stands. By D.McCullough, S.Katovich, R.Heyd, and S.Weber.

INCREMENT CORE FROM A RED PINE
1 page. BorerReading.doc 686 kb, BorerReading.pdf 37 kb
Enlarged picture of an increment core and an interpretation of the rings.

THE MULTICOLORED ASIAN LADY BEETLE
2 pages. Ladybugs.doc 109 kb, Ladybugs.pdf 377 kb
A brief document, with images, about one of the latest "pests" to humans, although they are not threatening to forests. Covers the history, life cycle, prevention, and what they do and don’t do. References for more information.

OAK WILT IN MICHIGAN
8 pages. E2764-OakWilt.doc 10,772 kb, E2764-OakWilt.pdf 1620 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-2764. June 2001. Comprehensive summary with many photos. By Z.Blankenheim, G.Adams, and J.Bruhn.

OAK WILT: A THREAT TO RED OAKS
4 pages. OakWiltMSUE.doc 79 kb, OakWiltMSUE.pdf 82 kb
An overview of the disease, disease cycle, pruning connection, distribution, diagnosis, management, and research. By David L. Roberts, MSU Extension.

PINE SHOOT BEETLE - NEW INTRODUCTION
2 pages. PineShootBeetle.doc 1698 kb, PineShootBeetle.pdf 294 kb
Forest Service Publication NA-TP-05-93. Discovered in Ohio in 1992. Identification, life cycle, and damage. Photographs. By R.Haack and D.Kucera.

RED PINE INSECT AND DISEASE PROBLEMS: A SUMMARY
6 pages. RedPinePests.doc 69 kb, RedPinePests.pdf 38 kb
General management recommendations and descriptions of 8 major insects and 7 major diseases of red pine. Text only. By Bob Heyd, Michigan DNR Forest Health Specialist.

SOME FOREST DISEASES
1 page. Diseases.doc 287 kb, Diseases.pdf 26 kb
A short list of 13 common tree diseases, symptoms, and treatments. No pictures.

SPRUCE BUDWORM, BIOLOGY AND CONTROL
4 pages. E1245-SpruceBud.doc 6950 kb, E1245-SpruceBud.pdf 651 kb
MSU Extension Bulletin E-1245. December 1983. Identification, life cycle, damage & impact, chemical control, and silvicultural control. By G.Simmons and D.Mosher.

WEBSITE RESOURCES FOR TREE INSECTS & DISEASES
2 pages. IDresources.doc 180 kb, IDresources.pdf 232 kb
A annotated listing of some of the websites that provide information about tree insects and diseases.

WINTER INJURY TO TREES AND SHRUBS IN MICHIGAN
4 pages. E1343-WinterInjury.doc 10,574 kb, E1343-WinterInjury.pdf 1,180 kb
MSU Extension pub, June 1986. Identification and prevention. Freezing, drying, frost-cracking, rodent-girdling, salt injury, snow & ice, heaving, and late spring frost. Images. By Franklin Laemmlen and Sandra Perry.

FOREST FACTS AND CURRENT CONDITIONS
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MICHIGAN’S GROWING AND EXPANDING FOREST RESOURCE
2 pages. Facts-FIAbyDNR.doc 143 kb, Facts-FIAbyDNR.pdf 16 kb
Information from Michigan’s 1992 forest inventory about acreage, volume, productivity, and protection. Prepared by Robin Bertsch, Forest Management Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, June 24, 1994.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FROM TAPPI - Technical Association for the Pulp and Paper Industry
15 pages. Facts-TAPPI.doc 221 kb, Facts-TAPPI.pdf 56 kb
Explores 7 major question areas. This document was copied from the web site maintained by TAPPI. The on-line version has excellent graphics that go along with this text. Additionally, the site has other activity, resource material, and educational pages that would be of interest to teachers and the general public. (http://www.tappi.org/paperu/extraCredit/earthAnswers.htm#start)

TEMPERATE FOREST FOUNDATION – Facts from Their Web Site
4 pages. Facts-TempForFound.doc 142 kb, Facts-TempForFound.pdf 15 kb
7 subject areas: forests, paper, wildlife, wood, fire, soil, and recycling. (http://www.forestinfo.org/)

HOW DO YOU USE WOOD?
HOW MANY OF THESE THINGS DO YOU USE EVERY DAY?
3 pages. WoodProducts.doc 717 kb, WoodProducts.pdf 30 kb
A list of several hundred products that contain wood or wood products. In the USA, there are reportedly over 5000 products that contain wood. Original list from the Temperate Forest Foundation. Modified by Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office. 5/98.

FORESTRY QUIZ (and ANSWERS)
4 pages. Quiz.doc and QuizAnswers.doc 62 / 84 kb, Quiz.pdf and QuizAnswers.pdf 15 / 18 kb
This is short quiz of 16 questions that can be used as an introduction to the forest resources of North America, the United States, and Michigan.

HARVEST, GROWTH, STANDING VOLUME OF UPPER PENINSULA TIMBER
4 pages. UP_HarvGrow.doc 112 kb, UP_HarvGrow.pdf 216 kb
A pictorial representation of wood volume that is annually harvested and grown, plus the amount of standing volume. Based on the U.S. Forest Service 1992 forest inventory.

REMOVALS BY OWNERSHIP FOR MICHIGAN, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA
2 pages. Removals-LakeStates.doc 42 kb, Removals-LakeStates.pdf 13 kb
A chart and bar graph comparing per-acre volume removals by ownerships across the Lake States. Derived from U.S. Forest Service data. The most "productive" ownership is Indian lands in Wisconsin (due to Menominee Tribal Enterprises) and the least "productive" is Michigan’s private, non-industrial ownerships.

VALUE OF MICHIGAN FOREST INDUSTRY
1 page. EconomicsForInd.doc 34 kb, EconomicsForInd.pdf 9 kb
A single bar chart that compares Michigan forest product values with values of major agricultural commodity groups, 1994

FORESTRY ASSISTANCE
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FORESTRY ASSISTANCE FOR THE UPPER PENINSULA August, 1999
2 pages. ForAsstList.doc 703 kb, ForAsstList.pdf 50 kb
Individuals, agencies, companies, etc. that have programs to assist private forest owners manage their forest resource. Prepared by Bill Cook.

FORESTRY CONTACTS FOR CLASSROOM ASSISTANCE and INFORMATION
2 pages. ForestryContacts.doc 1422 kb, ForestryContacts.pdf 28 kb
Name, offices, and phone numbers for MSUE, forest industry, Conservation Districts, conservation organizations, DNR offices, and Forest Service offices. Some of the contacts may be outdated. Prepared by Bill Cook.

UPPER PENINSULA FORESTRY!
2 pages. MSUE-UPforestry.doc 1059 kb, MSUE-UPforestry.pdf 139 kb
A brief overview of MSU Extension programming in the U.P. Ownership pie chart.

FORESTRY PROGRAM FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS
2 pages. TREE 4-5.doc 118 kb, Tree4-5.pdf 117 kb
Describes the classroom program that Bill Cook does for 4^th and 5^th graders.

WEB SITES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION
9 pages. Web Sites.doc 1508 kb, Websites.pdf 117 kb
Annotated bibliography of websites related to natural resources, including many agency websites. A good listing for teachers and forest owners. This one is hard to maintain because website URLs are always changing and there are always new sites that don't appear in this document.

NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS
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HOMEMADE MAPLE SYRUP MSU pub. E-0703
2 pages. E-0703 Maple Syrup.doc 1509 kb, E0703_ MapleSyrup.pdf 151 kb
Equipment, tapping, collecting, boiling, and products. Drawings. Looks like original by Mel Koelling, MSU Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 9/98.

EVALUATING ALTERNATIVE FOREST CROPS
2 pages. Eval Alt For Crop.doc 672 kb, EvalAltForCrops.pdf 32 kb
Economic evaluation to determine whether or not to venture into producing crops such as mushrooms, ginseng, etc. Prepared by the Roscommon County MSU Extension Office 6/93. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office 9/98.

SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS – A NEW FOREST PRODUCT?
4 pages. Shiitake.doc 121 kb, Shiitake.pdf 34 kb
A review of the industry, culture, and marketing of Shiitake mushrooms. Prepared by Russ Kidd, MSU Extension, Roscommon County. Revised by Bill Cook, MSU Upper Peninsula Forest Extension Office, 9/98.

TAXES AND TIMBER
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MICHIGAN’S COMMERCIAL FOREST ACT
1 page. CFA Act.doc 35 kb, CFAact.pdf 53 kb
A brief summary of the Act which allows a substantial state property tax deduction for qualifying forest managed for timber. For complete information, contact the DNR Forest Management Division or an MSU Extension Forester.

TIMBER AND TAXES WORKSHOP
2 pages. Taxes Intro.doc 43 kb
Basics on terms, procedures, IRS forms, and references for timber taxation. By Bill Cook

UNDERSTANDING FORESTLAND TAXES
13 pages. Taxes-Schlosser.doc 394 kb, Taxes-Schlosser.pdf 386 kb
An excellent publication done by Bill Schlosser. Written in clear language, the booklet contains most everything a forest owner needs to understand the basics of forest taxation in Michigan and federal taxation. Includes examples.

PAYMENTS MADE TO U.P. COUNTIES BY THE NATIONAL FORESTS
10 pages. USFS County Payments.doc 2652 kb, USFS_CountyPayments.pdf 71 kb
Line graphs and tabular data showing PILT and 25% fund payments to counties from both the Ottawa and Hiawatha National Forests from 1992 to 1998. Prepared by Bill Cook at UPTIC from data provided by the national forests.

COMPARISON OF HARVEST LEVELS & PAYMENTS TO COUNTIES BY THE OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST
5 pages. USFS Harvest Payments.doc 844 kb, USFS_HarvestPayments.pdf 27 kb
Graphs and text describing financial benefits to local communities of the national forest timber harvest program. Prepared by Bill Cook at UPTIC from data provided by the national forests.

TREE AND PLANT IDENTIFICATION
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U.P. TREE IDENTIFICATION KEY
1 page. UPTREEID.doc 220 kb, UPTREEID.pdf 59 kb
Describes the tree ID website published in April, 1999. Designed for students and the general public. The site has a growing number of components. (http://forestry.msu.edu/uptreeid)

SIMPLE BOX KEY FOR U.P. TREES
2 pages. TreeKey-Boxes.doc 82 kb, TreeKey-Boxes.pdf 22 kb
One page has boxes and lines taking the user to individual tree species or groups of species. The second page defined terms used in the key.

TREE SPECIES LIST FOR THE UPPER PENINSULA
2 pages. TreesUP.doc 95 kb, TreesUP.pdf, TreesUP.pdf 69 kb
A list of trees and selected shrubs (about 78 species), arranged by common name alphabetical order. Included common name, Latin name, family, and other information.

TREE SPECIES OF THE UPPER PENINSULA
2 pages. TreeList.doc 39 kb, TreeList.pdf, TreeList.pdf 11 kb
A shorter list of trees (39 species), listed by taxonomic group: pines, spruces, other softwoods, ashes, aspens, birches, maples, oaks, elms, and other hardwoods.

TREE IDENTIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS
2 pages. TreeIDchars.doc 87 kb, TreeIDchars.pdf, TreeIDchars.pdf 33 kb
A brief overview of the various ID characteristics of trees, including twigs, buds, bud scars, bark, flowers, fruits, branching pattern, tree form, site, associates, and leaves.

MICHIGAN BIG TREES
4 pages. MIbigtrees.doc 746 kb, MIbigtrees.pdf, MIbigtrees.pdf 94 kb
Species are listed in order of total tree score. Data was obtained by permission from the Michigan Botanical Society and Elwood Eherle at Western Michigan University.

TAXONOMIC CLASSIFICATION OF UPPER PENINSULA TREES & SHRUBS
2 pages. TaxonClasses-UP.doc 69 kb, TaxonClasses-UP.pdf 21 kb
Taxonomic listing, Kingdom through Family, for all (or most?) families of trees & shrubs occurring in the U.P.

MICHIGAN’S UPPER PENINSULA WEEDS (pending approval to show drawings)
7 pages. UP Weeds.doc 46 kb
List of U.P. weeds by level of invasiveness. Compiled by several sources. Reproduced by UPTIC. Incomplete. Sketches have not be digitized and added to document.

COMMON WILDFLOWERS OF MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA
2 pages. UP Wildflowers.doc 632 kb, UPwildflowers.pdf 115 kb
List of U.P. wildflowers, by season and site. Compiled by several sources. Reproduced by UPTIC.

PLANTS LISTED AS BENEFICIAL TO WILDLIFE
2 pages. Wildlife Plants.doc 70 kb, WildlifePlants.pdf 23 kb
List taken from a Wisconsin DNR publication for hardiness zones 3 and 4. Organized by vines, shrubs, nut trees, other hardwoods, softwoods, non-natives to avoid, and some extra ideas from Bill Cook. MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office 1/99.

BIRTHDAY TREES
3 pages. BirthdayTrees.doc 28 kb, BirthdayTrees.pdf 12 kb
A table of dates and associated birthday trees. Descriptions of each tree’s characteristics as pertaining to human personality, sort of "zodiac" style. Source unknown.

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY
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HABITAT
2 pages. Habitat MUCC.doc 390 kb, HabitatMUCC.pdf 188 kb
Brief and basic discussion of wildlife habitat component, carrying capacity, food, space, water, and cover. Formatted as a tri-fold brochure.

BIRDS OF THE SMALL UPLAND OPENINGS IN THE U.P.
1 pages. Birds-openings.doc 337 kb, Birds-Openings.pdf 38 kb
Lists U.P. birds found in small upland openings. Unpublished data by Charlotte Taylor.

IMPROVING HABITAT FOR BIRDS ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
2 pages. Dudd Birds.doc 3143 kb, Dudd_Birds.pdf 60 kb
Self-explanatory. A few pictures and a nest box specifications table. Looks like original prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office – 4/98.

HOW TO OBSERVE MORE BIRDS ON YOUR FOREST LAND
4 pages. USFS Birds.doc 722 kb, USFS_Birds.pdf 26 kb
Information about habitat, nests, species, feeding, etc. for backyard or woodlot birders. Includes a table of typical nesting requirements and locations for non-game birds. Modified by the MSU Extension Upper Peninsula Forestry Office from U.S. Forest Service Research Note NE-192.

IMPROVING HABITAT FOR RUFFED GROUSE ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
3 pages. Dudd Grouse.doc 2333 kb, Dudd_Grouse.pdf 52 kb
Cutting patterns, planting, etc. for better grouse habitat. Looks like original prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.

IMPROVING HABITAT FOR WILD TURKEY ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
2 pages. Dudd Turkey.doc 1443 kb, Dudd_Turkey.pdf 29 kb
Food preferences. Management recommendations. Looks like original prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.

HABITAT IMPROVEMENT FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER: A LANDOWNER'S GUIDE
4 pages. Deer MDHA.doc 3143 kb, DeerMDHA.pdf 64 kb
With pictures. Suggestions for better deer habitat. Modified by MSU Extension Upper Peninsula Forestry Office from a brochure produced by the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Itasca County Chapter.

IMPROVING HABITAT FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
3 pages. Dudd Deer.doc 1930 kb, Dudd_Deer.pdf 55 kb
Management recommendations for better deer habitat. Clip art. Somewhat dated. Looks like original prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.

IMPROVING GRAY SQUIRREL HABITAT ON PRIVATE WOODLANDS
2 pages. Dudd Squirrel.doc 1460 kb, Dudd_Squirrel.pdf 36 kb
Habitat improvement recommendations. Design for a squirrel nest box. Looks like original prepared by Glenn Dudderar, Michigan State University Wildlife Extension. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office, 4/98.

COTTONTAIL RABBITS
4 pages. NRCS Rabbits.doc 2646 kb, NRCSrabbits.pdf
Life cycle and habitat requirements. Construction of brush piles. Landscape illustration. Original by the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Revised by the MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Extension Office.

MICHIGAN ENDANGERED & THREATENED SPECIES LIST, March 1999
12 pages. TNE species.doc 204 kb, TNEspecies.pdf 77 kb
Lists mollusks, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants that are either endangered or threatened according to the Michigan DNR. Does not list the "special concern" species. Included definitions and contact information.

HOW VARIOUS FOREST TYPES AFFECT WILDLIFE
6 pages. USFS types.doc 1376 kb, USFStypes.pdf 32 kb
Typical wildlife and habitat components for various maturity levels of aspen, black spruce, oaks, northern white cedar, red pine, northern hardwoods, and jack pine forest types. Considers mostly game species and well-known species. Includes a table of activity restrictions around eagle and osprey nest sites. Modified by the MSU Extension Upper Peninsula Forestry Office from a U.S. Forest Service publication.

VERTEBRATE WILDLIFE SPECIES OF THE UPPER PENINSULA
4 pages. Wildlife Spp of UP.doc 116 kb, WildlifeSpp_UP.pdf 38 kb
A list of over 400 species of birds, fishes, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles. Compiled from DNR inventories, DNR publications, other publications, personal observations, wildlife biologists, and others.

UPPER PENINSULA FISH SPECIES LIST
2 pages. Fish-UP. 68 kb, Fish_UP.pdf 22 kb
A species list assembled by Shannon Whitcomb, formerly MSUE-DNR Fisheries Specialist.

MICHIGAN WILDLIFE SPECIES THAT OCCUR IN CONIFEROUS HABITATS
1 page. WildlifeSppConifers.doc 40 kb, WildlifeSppConifers.pdf 24 kb
A list of 116 vertebrate species by stand age (regenerating, young, mature, old) that occur in coniferous forests of Michigan. 35 species are listed as preferring coniferous forests for part or all of their life cycles. Data compiled by the Michigan DNR.

MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS
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PESTICIDE REGULATIONS
2 pages. Pesticide Regulations.doc 79 kb, PesticideRegs.pdf 19 kb
Brief description of federal pesticide laws and the certified pesticide applicator program.

DNR HISTORY
13 pages. DNR History.doc 190 kb, DNRhistory.pdf 58 kb
Dates and events from the beginning at statehood in 1837. Taken from the Michigan DNR website: (http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/)

CONQUEST OF THE LAND THROUGH SEVEN THOUSAND YEARS
28 pages. Lowdermilk.pdf 717 kb (pdf size)
This essay is an excellent review of past civilizations, how they treated soil and water resources, and how that treatment contributed to their success or failure. The focus is primarily agricultural but the messages for resource managers and the general public are plain.

GREEN SPIRIT TREES ARE THE ANSWER
10 pages. Green Spirit.doc 67 kb, GreenSpirit.pdf 47 kb
An essay by Patrick Moore, one of the cofounders of Greenpeace. Moore acknowledges and promotes the use of wood as an environmental solution and speaks against the direction of many main-stream environmental group positions as being anti-environment. An interesting and articulate essay. From Dr. Moore's website: (http://www.greenspirit.com/treesare.htm)

URBAN TREE LISTS - For Various Factors or Characteristics
3 pages. Urban Tree Lists.doc 30 kb, UrbanTreeLists.pdf 14 kb
A collection of lists of tree species and how they rank according various environmental factors such as reaction to pollutants, drought resistance, "good" and "bad" street tree selections, etc.

PLANTING SAPLINGS
1 page. PlantingSaplings.doc 48 kb, PlantingSaplings.pdf 46 kb
Instructions and tips for successfully planting saplings. From MDNR and Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

TREE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
2 pages. TreeMtc.doc 46 kb, TreeMtc.pdf 72 kb
More of an urban tree care focus and schedule. A three year post-planting schedule with a monthly calendar of what to look for or maintain. From MDNR.

CONSERVATION FOR A NEW CENTURY
4 pages. Dombeck99.doc 34 kb, Dombeck99.pdf 20 kb
A speech by U.S. Forest Service Chief Michael Dombeck, October 7, 1999, Madison, WI.

COUNTY FORESTRY PROFILES
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Bill Cook has prepared a forest profile for each County in the Upper Peninsula. Graphs include forest classification, area of timberland by forest type, and area of timberland by ownership. Tables include more information. There is also a list of forest industries and companies resident to the county. The forest information comes from the U.S. Forest Service inventory data. The industry information comes from the DNR and other sources. It's hard to keep the industry list current and to capture all the smaller operations, but the list serves to illustrate the magnitude of importance of the forest industry in each county. The graphical information is also available as PowerPoint slides.

Note: Only Upper Peninsula counties are listed because Bill Cook is the U.P. Extension Forester and it would take too much time for him to prepare these kind of data for all 83 counties.

The initial plant lists were derived from Dr. Ed Voss' "Michigan Flora" (Gymnosperms, Monocots, & Dicots). Each list will be updated as additional plant reports come in from a variety of sources. The plant list files are in Microsoft Word 97 (*.doc) format. If you click on the link, your computer will "look" for a copy of MS Word in order to open the document. The process might take a minute or so, especially if you have a modem connection. If you don't have MS Word on your computer, please contact Bill Cook and he'll mail you hardcopies.

The lists contain both scientific name and common name(s). Each county has a pair of lists, one alphabetized by scientific name, the second alphabetized by common name.

Various sized files.
Not all these presentations are complete. All can be modified for specific presentations. Bill Cook is willing to present them, or send them to you for other presenters. He has not yet figured out how to make them available on the Internet. Also, they tend to evolve each time they are used, which is one of the advantages of this sort of media. Contact Bill for more information.

Asian Long-horned Beetle (3072 kb)
Hardwood Marketing & Management (4350 kb)
Tree ID and Silvics (6632 kb)
Private Non-industrial Ownership in the U.P. (692 kb)
The U.P. Forest (1166 kb)
Forest Ecology (2225 kb)
Tree Identification (2886 kb)
Timber Values (505 kb)
Wildlife Ecology (3837 kb)
Forest Management Concepts (3730 kb)
Aspen Silviculture (728 kb)
Timber and Taxes (399 kb)
Non-timber Forest Products (617 kb)
Woodlands & Wildlife Program (5069 kb)

This website is maintained by Bill Cook, Michigan State University Extension Forest in the Upper Peninsula. Comments, questions, and suggestions are gratefully accepted.

	Forest Management		Wildlife Management & Ecology
	Forest Ecology & Tree Health		Miscellaneous Documents
	Forest Facts & Current Conditions		U.P. County Forest Profiles
	Forestry Assistance		U.P. County Plant Lists
	Non-timber Forest Products		Forestry Powerpoint Presentations
	Taxes & Timber		Cook's Series of Newspaper Articles
	Tree & Plant Identification		MSU Extension Forestry-Campus

Fact Sheets				Industry List
Alger Baraga Chippewa Delta Dickinson	Gogebic Houghton Iron Keweenaw Luce	Mackinac Marquette Menominee Ontonagon Schoolcraft		Alger Baraga Chippewa Delta Dickinson	Gogebic Houghton Iron Keweenaw Luce	Mackinac Marquette Menominee Ontonagon Schoolcraft

Scientific Name				Common Name
Alger Baraga Chippewa Delta Dickinson	Gogebic Houghton Iron Keweenaw Luce	Mackinac Marquette Menominee Ontonagon Schoolcraft		Alger Baraga Chippewa Delta Dickinson	Gogebic Houghton Iron Keweenaw Luce	Mackinac Marquette Menominee Ontonagon Schoolcraft