Videos

Green Gold - Michigan Forest History for Kids

A short video for 4th graders doing a unit on Michigan history. For teachers, this is a great "kick-off" video for a unit on Michigan's Forest History. This program was made possible in part by a grant for the U.S. Forest Service. For more information, please visit Michigan Forest Association (MFA) at michiganforests.org

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Forest Ownership - Who owns the trees?

The Great Lakes states are covered by millions of acres of forests! But all those forests are not cared for by just one owner--it's a patchwork of different agencies, organizations, and individuals. Join our guest, Nia Becker, who will help us find out who owns what forests, and why it matters.

Forest History - Part 1 - Our Fiery Past.

The Lake States share a common forest history of rampant logging and many subsequent wildfires.That history, along with the management efforts of generations of foresters, have resulted in the forests that we see today. Part one, of two parts, speaks to the historic logging era, lumber camps, and early years of Euro-American activity. Guest expert, Hillary Pine, helps us through this colorful history.