Interested in Habitat Management?

Making the Most of Your Woodlot

There are many tools you can use to create and enhance wildlife habitat on your property. Knowing which to use and how to apply them will help you successfully meet your property management goals. Keep reading...

Managing Aspen (Popple) Forests for Ruffed Grouse 

Through the eyes of a ruffed grouse, an aspen forest is an incredibly valuable asset. First, the dense, young growth of a recently harvested aspen stand provides a grouse protection from predators, especially hawks and owls. Keep reading...

Managing Oak Forests for Ruffed Grouse 

Oak forests hold much of value for the ruffed grouse and many other species of wildlife. This is especially true in the eastern part of the ruffed grouse's range south of the Great Lakes region where aspen is uncommon or absent. Keep reading...

Forest Leaves (PDF format)

Vol. 17, No.1 - Summer 2007 issue includes several excellent articles related to managing your forestland.  Earlier issues, back to Summer 2000, are also available and are well worth perusing.