https://www.wcmu.org/tags/tree Tree en-US Copyright Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-17/to-the-moon-and-back-one-sycamores-journey-to-traverse-city The Botanic Garden at Historic Barn Parks in Traverse City has a tree whose seeds were flown on a NASA shuttle to the moon as part of the Artemis 1 mission in 2022. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-17/to-the-moon-and-back-one-sycamores-journey-to-traverse-city Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-26/how-big-was-that-tree-learn-more-about-the-biggest-trees-found-in-michigan-in-2025 The nonprofit organization ReLeaf Michigan organized the 2025 Big Tree Hunt. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:15:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-26/how-big-was-that-tree-learn-more-about-the-biggest-trees-found-in-michigan-in-2025 Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/how-michigan-is-trying-to-stop-the-box-tree-moth The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is trying to control the invasive box tree moth that damages boxwoods. The quarantine zone now covers Clinton, Lapeer, St. Clair, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/how-michigan-is-trying-to-stop-the-box-tree-moth Rachel Lewis https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-17/can-these-trees-withstand-climate-change-msu-researchers-are-planting-thousands-to-find-out A Michigan State University researcher is testing which tree species can best withstand future climate conditions in Michigan. With a $500,000 grant from the state, the project is planting tens of thousands of trees across nine sites to study growth, survival and adaptability. The research could shape forest management for decades. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:00:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-17/can-these-trees-withstand-climate-change-msu-researchers-are-planting-thousands-to-find-out Alexandrea Ladiski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-30/northern-michigan-moves-to-clean-up-ice-storm-debris-by-making-energy The same debris that knocked out the power a few weeks ago could be used to make electricity. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:15:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-30/northern-michigan-moves-to-clean-up-ice-storm-debris-by-making-energy Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-03/how-to-dispose-your-christmas-tree-after-the-holidays Bill Lindberg, a Christmas tree educator with Michigan State University Extension, says the best option is to get your tree mulched. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 18:28:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-03/how-to-dispose-your-christmas-tree-after-the-holidays Jozef Korzeniewski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-23/dnr-takes-feedback-on-state-forest-managment A plan future management plan of Michigan's four million acres of state forest is up for review until the end of the year. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-23/dnr-takes-feedback-on-state-forest-managment Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-19/tree-climbers-to-gather-outside-of-cadillac-scale-michigan-forests Tree climbers from around the world are gathering just south of Cadillac to network and, well, climb trees. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:37:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-19/tree-climbers-to-gather-outside-of-cadillac-scale-michigan-forests Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-10/monitoring-on-blue-lakes-fire-damage-guides-forest-management It's been just over two years ago since a lightning strike resulted in a massive blaze that burned 2,516 acres across Cheboygan and Montmorency counties. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:02:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-10/monitoring-on-blue-lakes-fire-damage-guides-forest-management Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-27/saginaw-chippewa-indian-tribe-holds-off-on-tapping-maple-trees Maple trees started bleeding sap early this season, due to fluctuating weather patterns this winter. Some Michigan tribes are letting them rest this year. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:24:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-03-27/saginaw-chippewa-indian-tribe-holds-off-on-tapping-maple-trees Teresa Homsi