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    • Upcoming Events
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  • Gypsy Moth
    • Gypsy Moth News
    • Population Maps
    • 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
  • About Us
    • Programs >
      • Farm Bill Programs
      • MAEAP
    • Planting Instructions
    • Staff & Board Members
    • Board Meetings & Minutes
    • Our Partners
    • Donate
  • Gypsy Moth News
  • FOIA
  • Online Learning
  • Cedar River Steering Committee
  • Now Hiring

Forestry Assistance Program 

Wonder about your woods?

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Our Forester Cole Michaud is available to help you better understand, plan, manage, protect and utilize your forest resources.
​Our Forester offers 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: cole.michaud@macd.org
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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. 

County land managed by the Conservation District
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District Information
Located in the 2nd Floor
Clare County Courthouse
PO Box 356
225 W. Main Street 
​Harrison Michigan 48625

​Telephone: 989-539-6401
Fax: 989-539-2182
 OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Sat. & Sunday - by appointment

OFFICE STAFF
Melissa Townsend - Administrator 
Melissa.Townsend@macd.org

Christiane Rathke- Soil Erosion Agent
Christiane.Rathke@Macd.org

Cole Michaud - District Forester
cole.michaud@macd.org
OUR MISSION
"To encourage the wise use
 of our natural resources through promotion and education."