Insect and fungal infestation leads to tree removal and replanting on Wayne State University campus
Last October, Ground Services at Wayne State University discovered an infestation of bark beetles on trees in Gullen Mall. Donna Reincke,...
Olivia is an WDET environmental reporting intern in her 2nd year at Wayne State University. She's majoring in Urban Studies with a minor in Psychology. Olivia has a passion for understanding city systems, and she hopes to work in city planning post-graduation. In her downtime, she loves to stay active, garden, and play games with her family and friends.
Northern Michigan forests have a long road to recovery after last year’s ice storm
Despite a year passing since the ice storm, damages are still visible in Northern Michigan forests with trees broken in...
Grand Traverse Conservation District adds 560-acre East Creek Reserve
The Grand Traverse Conservation District (GTCD) recently received the East Creek Reserve as a donation from Rotary Camps and Services...
Project ‘Restore 94’ requires major tree clearance for highway reconstruction
Restore 94 is a recent Michigan Department of Transportation project that aims to rebuild nearly 13 miles of I-94.MDOT's Media...
Understanding road salt damage to Detroit’s tree canopy
As temperatures drop and snowfall increases this winter, Detroit's road commissioners break out their plows and salt trucks in order...
