About 10,000 acres will become state forestland, while approximately 20,000 acres might become a new type of public forest ...

Tucked away in the Ottawa National Forest, this charming community is overflowing with outdoor adventures, including a chance ...

The late March ice storm that swept through the northern Lower Peninsula profoundly damaged some of the region's forests. It affected almost 1 million acres of state-owned forest — almost a quarter of ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s forests are facing an uncertain future. With warming temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns already reshaping the state’s climate, researchers are working ...

Imagine being immersed in a cornucopia of quiet forest sounds — small animals rustling in the underbrush, birds chirping ...

ROCKFORD, MI – The risk of destructive wildfires rises every spring and not just in the redwood forests of California. Michigan’s woodlands also face danger of ending in ashes as climate change ...

Michigan offers a variety of nuts ready to pick and harvest from the wild. Here's what to know before foraging.

PORTAGE, Mich. — What started out as a fun and tasty culinary trend has now become a major threat to Michigan’s forests. Golden oyster mushrooms, known for their yellow caps and nutty flavor, became ...

High winds and drought conditions have challenged firefighters working since Sunday, Oct. 5, to contain the wildfire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation after the DNR suspended burn permits last week due to an extreme risk of fire.