Announcements, News Articles & Upcoming Events

Tree Sale Pick-up

Tree Pick up will be April 20-21st from 9am-2pm at the Clare county Fairgrounds. If you are unable to make these times please let us know and we can arrange something. 

We are also looking for Volunteers to help sort and package trees. We will be sorting from:
  • Monday April 16th 12:30-4:30pm
  • Tuesday April 17th 8:30am-12:30pm
  • Wednesday April 18th 12:30-4:30pm
  • Thursday April 19th 8:30am-12:30pm
We will also need volunteers for Tree pickup. This will be:
  • Friday April 20th 9am-2pm
  • Saturday April 21st 9am-2pm
We recommend wearing boots and warm work clothes. Tree sorting can be messy and we will be in an unheated barn. 
If you are interested in Volunteering, Contact our Forester, Nia Becker 
(989) 539-6401 Nia.becker@macd.org

Attention: Soil Erosion Changes

The Department of Environmental Quality has updated their standards on soil erosion control. The permit required has been changed and more information is needed. In addition to the permit, you must complete the checklist and include all information. A permit will not be issued if you do not submit the completed checklist with your application. Please visit the Soil Erosion Tab for the application and other resources. 
Key changes include:
  • ​Map with a Scale. (Exact distances are needed)
  • Soils survey or a written description of the soil types.
  • The timeline and order of each proposed earth change.
  • A maintenance of all permanent measures.
  • Diagrams of SESC measures.
  • Contractors: we also need a Letter of Authorization to approve the permit. 

    Please contact the office at 989.539.6401 if you have any questions or concerns.    

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Office Hours

Monday-Friday 
8 AM- 4:30 PM

Please call us at 989.539.6401 for more information

Forester Update:

Our Former Forester, Kylee, has started a blog about various things.  Experiences during work as well as insights on various topics.  Its new and only has a few posts but check back often to read about new adventures and things happening within the forestry world!  Click here for the blog.