Active/New Project Referrals
Please email our forester, Nia, if you would like to receive project referrals Nia.becker@macd.org
37-17-40
Date: 4/28/17
Location: Isabella County, Weiss Township
Project: Landowner is interested in having a management plant written for 190 acres of mostly Aspen with some red maple and oak. He wants to enroll in the QFP program and is also interested in FSP cost share program. The biggest goal for the property is to attract more deer and there is already a timber sale contracted for this year on a portion of the property.
Please let me know by May 11th if you are interested in this project and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Location: Isabella County, Weiss Township
Project: Landowner is interested in having a management plant written for 190 acres of mostly Aspen with some red maple and oak. He wants to enroll in the QFP program and is also interested in FSP cost share program. The biggest goal for the property is to attract more deer and there is already a timber sale contracted for this year on a portion of the property.
Please let me know by May 11th if you are interested in this project and feel free to contact me with any questions.
26-17-34
Date: 4/28/17
Location: Gladwin County, Tobacco Township
Project: Landowner wants a management plan and timber harvest for 20 acres of mature red and white pine plantation. Total ownership is 60 acres, and the pine stand has good access as it is along the road. improving wildlife (Especially deer) habitat is the main goal for this harvest.
Please let me know by May 11th if you are interested in this project and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Location: Gladwin County, Tobacco Township
Project: Landowner wants a management plan and timber harvest for 20 acres of mature red and white pine plantation. Total ownership is 60 acres, and the pine stand has good access as it is along the road. improving wildlife (Especially deer) habitat is the main goal for this harvest.
Please let me know by May 11th if you are interested in this project and feel free to contact me with any questions.
26-17-33
Date: 4/4/17
Location: Bourret Township, Gladwin County
Project: Timber Harvest for about 50 acres of mixed hardwoods. Landowner wants to target mature aspen as well as maple and cherry. About 7 acres of red pine plantation to be thinned as well. The total ownership is 140 acres and wildlife habitat improvement is the goal. He is enrolled in Tree Farm Program and has harvested in the past (not on 50 ac parcel).
Please respond by April 14th if you are interested in this project and feel free to contact me with any questions.
Location: Bourret Township, Gladwin County
Project: Timber Harvest for about 50 acres of mixed hardwoods. Landowner wants to target mature aspen as well as maple and cherry. About 7 acres of red pine plantation to be thinned as well. The total ownership is 140 acres and wildlife habitat improvement is the goal. He is enrolled in Tree Farm Program and has harvested in the past (not on 50 ac parcel).
Please respond by April 14th if you are interested in this project and feel free to contact me with any questions.
18-17-26
Date: 3/22/2017
Location: Clare County, Greenwood Township
Project: Management plan For enrolling 60 acres in QFP. ~10 acres is an open oak/cherry mix. The rest is mostly oak with cherry, maple, beech and poplar. Some of the parcels have been logged in the '90's and 00's. Wildlife hunting and viewing is the main management goal.
Location: Clare County, Greenwood Township
Project: Management plan For enrolling 60 acres in QFP. ~10 acres is an open oak/cherry mix. The rest is mostly oak with cherry, maple, beech and poplar. Some of the parcels have been logged in the '90's and 00's. Wildlife hunting and viewing is the main management goal.
Pending Projects
56-17-33
Date: 1/27/17
Location: Midland County, Hope Township
Project: Management plan for enrolling 40 acre parcel in QFP. Interested in FSP funding. 21 acre hardwoods stand with maples, cherry, aspen, dead ash, BA around 130. 11 acre mixed pine plantation with white pine, red pine, and some spruce. ~6-17" DBH, ~200 BA. Creek running through center of property. Management for sustainability, deer & wildlife habitat, and species diversity.
Location: Midland County, Hope Township
Project: Management plan for enrolling 40 acre parcel in QFP. Interested in FSP funding. 21 acre hardwoods stand with maples, cherry, aspen, dead ash, BA around 130. 11 acre mixed pine plantation with white pine, red pine, and some spruce. ~6-17" DBH, ~200 BA. Creek running through center of property. Management for sustainability, deer & wildlife habitat, and species diversity.
26-17-32
Date: 1/27/17
Location: Gladwin County; Butman Township
Project: Management plan for enrolling 160 acre parcel in QFP. Possibly interested in FSP funding. Largely red and white oak with beech, aspen, birch, and maple. Smaller hemlock and cedar stands present. Several lower lying wet areas on property. Management for sustainability, deer and turkey.
Location: Gladwin County; Butman Township
Project: Management plan for enrolling 160 acre parcel in QFP. Possibly interested in FSP funding. Largely red and white oak with beech, aspen, birch, and maple. Smaller hemlock and cedar stands present. Several lower lying wet areas on property. Management for sustainability, deer and turkey.
26-17-28
Date: 1/18/2017
Location: Gladwin County, Billings Township
Project: Management plan for enrollment in QFP for 180 acres on 3 adjacent parcels. Mostly aspen with a significant component of white oak. Some maple, dead ash, and a small pine plantation also present. Management for deer.
Location: Gladwin County, Billings Township
Project: Management plan for enrollment in QFP for 180 acres on 3 adjacent parcels. Mostly aspen with a significant component of white oak. Some maple, dead ash, and a small pine plantation also present. Management for deer.
18-17-25
Date: 1/5/2017
Location: Clare County; Hayes Township
Project: 20 acre thinning on 35 acre parcel. Mostly red oak of DBH 10-20", with white oak, aspen and other species present. Management goals are improving deer and wildlife habitat.
Location: Clare County; Hayes Township
Project: 20 acre thinning on 35 acre parcel. Mostly red oak of DBH 10-20", with white oak, aspen and other species present. Management goals are improving deer and wildlife habitat.
18-17-23
Date: 12/16/16
Location: Clare Co. Franklin Township
Project: Management plan for enrollment in QFP. Possibly interested in FSP funding although not a requirement. 160 acres of mainly aspen and oak mix of varying age with some lower lying wet areas. ~25 acres of mature aspen and oak present. Goals for property are hunting/wildlife.
Location: Clare Co. Franklin Township
Project: Management plan for enrollment in QFP. Possibly interested in FSP funding although not a requirement. 160 acres of mainly aspen and oak mix of varying age with some lower lying wet areas. ~25 acres of mature aspen and oak present. Goals for property are hunting/wildlife.
26-17-20
Date: 12/8/16
Location: Gladwin County, Tobacco Township
Project: ~20 acre hardwood thinning to promote regeneration and improve deer and wildlife habitat. Red and sugar maple, aspen, oak, dead ash, and other species present. Oak mostly retained. Goals are deer habitat and timber revenue.
Location: Gladwin County, Tobacco Township
Project: ~20 acre hardwood thinning to promote regeneration and improve deer and wildlife habitat. Red and sugar maple, aspen, oak, dead ash, and other species present. Oak mostly retained. Goals are deer habitat and timber revenue.
18-17-19
Date: 12/8/16
Location: Clare County, Frost Township
Project: ~20 acre harvest of primarily aspen, hoping to be done in multiple harvests if possible. Scattered oaks likely to be retained.
Location: Clare County, Frost Township
Project: ~20 acre harvest of primarily aspen, hoping to be done in multiple harvests if possible. Scattered oaks likely to be retained.
18-17-11
Date: 11/14/16
Location: Clare County; Hamilton Township
Project: Landowner interested in setup of 25-30 acre aspen harvest and getting a forest management plan written for ~600 acres. Harvest is mainly aspen with some red maple, basswood, and dead ash. Oak and some other species to be retained. Property is managed for wildlife, recreation, and aesthetics.
Location: Clare County; Hamilton Township
Project: Landowner interested in setup of 25-30 acre aspen harvest and getting a forest management plan written for ~600 acres. Harvest is mainly aspen with some red maple, basswood, and dead ash. Oak and some other species to be retained. Property is managed for wildlife, recreation, and aesthetics.
26-17-09
Date: 11/3/16
Location: Hay Township, Gladwin County
Project: Harvest of approximately 15-20 acres of primarily aspen on 40 acre parcel. Goals are wildlife and hunting. Scattered oaks to be retained as much as possible.
Date: 10/21/16
Location: Clare County, Surrey Township
Project: 80 acre parcel, looking for harvest of approximately 20 acres of primarily aspen for wildlife and deer. Red maple, oak and other species scattered throughout aspen. Some/most oak retained for wildlife. Likely to be done in winter to reduce risk of oak wilt.
Date: 10/14/16
Location: Gladwin County; Buckeye Township
Project: 80 acre parcel, Looking for harvest of approximately 25 acres of aspen with a small amount of jack pine mixed in throughout a portion. Likely in multiple cuts for multiple age classes. First thinning of ~5 acres red pine also possible. Goals are hunting/wildlife and revenue.
Location: Hay Township, Gladwin County
Project: Harvest of approximately 15-20 acres of primarily aspen on 40 acre parcel. Goals are wildlife and hunting. Scattered oaks to be retained as much as possible.
Date: 10/21/16
Location: Clare County, Surrey Township
Project: 80 acre parcel, looking for harvest of approximately 20 acres of primarily aspen for wildlife and deer. Red maple, oak and other species scattered throughout aspen. Some/most oak retained for wildlife. Likely to be done in winter to reduce risk of oak wilt.
Date: 10/14/16
Location: Gladwin County; Buckeye Township
Project: 80 acre parcel, Looking for harvest of approximately 25 acres of aspen with a small amount of jack pine mixed in throughout a portion. Likely in multiple cuts for multiple age classes. First thinning of ~5 acres red pine also possible. Goals are hunting/wildlife and revenue.
26-16-15
Date: 2/5/16
Location: Gladwin County; Gladwin Township
Project: Select harvest of 20 acre parcel. White pine, hemlock, dead ash, and maple. Goals are sustainability and wildlife
Location: Gladwin County; Gladwin Township
Project: Select harvest of 20 acre parcel. White pine, hemlock, dead ash, and maple. Goals are sustainability and wildlife
37-16-14
Date: 2/5/16
Location: Isabella County; Coldwater Township
Project: Management plan and harvest of roughly 60 acres of forest. Dead ash, mature maple/aspen mix. Small stand of scotch pine. Property goals are to clean up and promote healthy regeneration, wildlife, and recreation.
Location: Isabella County; Coldwater Township
Project: Management plan and harvest of roughly 60 acres of forest. Dead ash, mature maple/aspen mix. Small stand of scotch pine. Property goals are to clean up and promote healthy regeneration, wildlife, and recreation.
18-16-05
Date: 11/30/15
Location: Clare Co. Winterfield Township
Project: QFP Management plan. Goals are sustainability and wildlife. 160 acres of mixed hardwoods and aspen stands.
Location: Clare Co. Winterfield Township
Project: QFP Management plan. Goals are sustainability and wildlife. 160 acres of mixed hardwoods and aspen stands.
26-15-035
Date: 8/10/15
Location: Sage Township; Gladwin County
Project: 230 acre Management plan update for tree farm and NRCS funding. Goals are land stewardship and recreation.
Location: Sage Township; Gladwin County
Project: 230 acre Management plan update for tree farm and NRCS funding. Goals are land stewardship and recreation.
26-15-045
Date: 9/15/15
Location: Gladwin County; Tobacco Township
Project: Timber harvest 20 acres. Approx. 10 acres mature red pine. 12-20in DBH and 110-130BA. Other 10 acres old tree farm of spruces.
Location: Gladwin County; Tobacco Township
Project: Timber harvest 20 acres. Approx. 10 acres mature red pine. 12-20in DBH and 110-130BA. Other 10 acres old tree farm of spruces.
18-15-034
Date: 7/9/2015
Location: Clare County; Hayes Township
Project: Management plan written for enrollment in QFP. 240 Acres. Goals are good stewardship, wildlife, and recreation. The 240 acres is mixed Oaks, white pine, and aspen species.
Location: Clare County; Hayes Township
Project: Management plan written for enrollment in QFP. 240 Acres. Goals are good stewardship, wildlife, and recreation. The 240 acres is mixed Oaks, white pine, and aspen species.
37-15-025
Date: 4/21/15
Location: Isabella County; Fremont Township
Project: 40 acre property- landowner would like to clear cut his white pine plantation and maybe a select cut of other trees and thinning of red pine. White pine plantation is approx. 6 acres, 6-10 DBH, 110BA.
Location: Isabella County; Fremont Township
Project: 40 acre property- landowner would like to clear cut his white pine plantation and maybe a select cut of other trees and thinning of red pine. White pine plantation is approx. 6 acres, 6-10 DBH, 110BA.
26-15-024
Date: 4/13/2015
Location: Gladwin County; Beaverton Township
Project: Timber harvest of aspen. 75 acres with roughly 80% aspen cover. Some oak, maple and white pine throughout property but management of aspen for wildlife is the goal. looking to probably do a couple harvests over the years to get different age of regeneration for continual hunting benefits.
Location: Gladwin County; Beaverton Township
Project: Timber harvest of aspen. 75 acres with roughly 80% aspen cover. Some oak, maple and white pine throughout property but management of aspen for wildlife is the goal. looking to probably do a couple harvests over the years to get different age of regeneration for continual hunting benefits.
18-15-022
Date: 4/9/15
Location: Clare County; Franklin Township
Project: Management plan for enrollment in QFP. 75 acres of forested land. Dominate cover species are beech and maple. Also 15-20 acres of young aspen regeneration.
Location: Clare County; Franklin Township
Project: Management plan for enrollment in QFP. 75 acres of forested land. Dominate cover species are beech and maple. Also 15-20 acres of young aspen regeneration.
26-15-020
Date: 4/9/15
Location: Gladwin County; Gladwin Township
Project: Small aspen harvest, 10 acres. Sparse. Cutting for wildlife management.
Location: Gladwin County; Gladwin Township
Project: Small aspen harvest, 10 acres. Sparse. Cutting for wildlife management.
18-15-019
Date: 4/2/15
Location: Clare County; Surrey Township
Project: Management Plan for QFP Enrollment. 42 acres of Aspen, R/Oak, W/Oak. Autumn Olive Control. Goals are wildlife and sustainability.
Location: Clare County; Surrey Township
Project: Management Plan for QFP Enrollment. 42 acres of Aspen, R/Oak, W/Oak. Autumn Olive Control. Goals are wildlife and sustainability.
18-15-016
Date: 3/6/15
Location: Clare County: Arthur Township
Project: Timber Harvest for wildlife
Mature aspen to clearcut sections or all. Oak/Maple stand to select cut to promote oak regeneration. Manage 80 acres for deer and turkey.
Location: Clare County: Arthur Township
Project: Timber Harvest for wildlife
Mature aspen to clearcut sections or all. Oak/Maple stand to select cut to promote oak regeneration. Manage 80 acres for deer and turkey.
26-15-014
Date: 2/10/15
Location: Gladwin County : Tobacco Township
Project: 40 acre parcel. Small select harvest of Ash and Aspen to clear and promote regeneration and deer habitat. Also a clear cut of maybe 2 acres for a food plot. Property boarders the tobacco river so some harvesting might be hard to do or impossible depending on equipment.
Location: Gladwin County : Tobacco Township
Project: 40 acre parcel. Small select harvest of Ash and Aspen to clear and promote regeneration and deer habitat. Also a clear cut of maybe 2 acres for a food plot. Property boarders the tobacco river so some harvesting might be hard to do or impossible depending on equipment.
18-15-013
Date: 2/5/15
Location: Clare County : Frost Township
Project: Autumn Olive control. QFP enrollment, management plan. FSP funding if possible. Goals are hunting and enjoyment of the property. Dominate cover types include; red pine plantation, young white pine cover, young aspen, mixed hardwoods, and a cedar balsam lowland. A little bit of everything is on this long 40 acre parcel.
Location: Clare County : Frost Township
Project: Autumn Olive control. QFP enrollment, management plan. FSP funding if possible. Goals are hunting and enjoyment of the property. Dominate cover types include; red pine plantation, young white pine cover, young aspen, mixed hardwoods, and a cedar balsam lowland. A little bit of everything is on this long 40 acre parcel.