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  • Gardens Project
  • Spongy Moth
    • Gypsy Moth News
    • FAQ'S
    • Gypsy Moth Identification & Life Cycle
    • Natural Enemies
    • Foray 48b Bacterial Insecticide
    • Landowner Management >
      • Gypsy Moth Traps
      • Removal Guide
    • Links For More Information
  • Soil Erosion
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Permit Fee Schedule
    • Permit Application
    • Best Management Practices >
      • Silt Fence
  • Forestry
    • Qualified Forest Program
    • Find a Professional
    • Oak Wilt
    • Forestry Project Referrals
    • Planting Instructions
  • MAEAP
  • Tool Crib Rental
  • About Us
    • FOIA
    • Programs
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Board Meetings & Minutes
    • Our Partners
    • Donate
  • NRCS
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Forestry Assistance Program 

Wonder about your woods?

Meet our Forester:  Welcome Mike Dittenber!

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We offer the following services in Clare and Gladwin counties:
  • Free on-site property evaluation
  • Presentations and workshops
  • Wildlife habitat recommendations
  • Tree and Shrub planting recommendations
  • Tree identification
  • Insect and disease identification
  • Forest Stewardship program
  • Qualified Forest Program
  • Quality Deer Management
  • American Tree Farm Program
  • Christmas Tree Management
  • Cost-share opportunities for Michigan Landowners
  • Other Natural resource topics

​Contact our Forester for a FREE property visit!
Phone: (989) 539-6401

Email: clarecd@macd,org

Qualified Forest Program

Get a tax break for managing your property! Get a forest management plan, manage your forest, and save up to 16 mils on the property taxes while capping the land's taxable value if ownership changes. Parcel must be at least 20 acres and not your primary residence Visit our QFP Page or email our forester for more information. 

District Information
Clare Conservation District 
225 W. Main Street   PO Box 356
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401


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 ​OFFICE HOURS
Located in the Clare County Courthouse open Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
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The Conservation District is a field office. Call to verify someone will be in the office.



​OFFICE STAFF
  Christiane Rathke
​District Administrator/Soil Erosion Agent

[email protected]
[email protected] (SESC only)
​
Toni Maize
Spongy (Gypsy) Moth Coordinator
[email protected]​​


Mike Dittenber
​ District Forester
​[email protected]

Brandi Mitchell
MAEAP Technician
[email protected]


Monthly Board Meeting 
Harrison Public Library
3rd Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm 
Any change to this schedule will be posted on this website



Board of Directors
​Vacant- Chair
Matt Todd-Secretary
​Benjamin Brown-Treasurer
Tonya Roe-Director
​Clay Mcilrath-Director