Allegan Conservation District

About

The Forestry Assistance Program offers information, educational programs, technical assistance, and referrals to all residents, community groups, and government agencies within Ottawa and Allegan Counties.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
The Forestry Assistance Program provides technical assistance and advice on managing small or larger tracts of land for forestry goals.

Assistance available:
•Advice and referrals for timber marketing and sales
•Timber stand improvement
•Tree and shrub planting recommendations
•Buffer strip planning
•Windbreak planning and management
•Wildlife habitat planning and enhancement
•Wetland restoration assistance
•Prairie and grassland planting assistance
•Incorporating forestry and wildlife into farm/recreation lands

URBAN AND SUBURBAN RESOURCES
Urban and suburban residents with concerns about individual trees or small lots can also use the Forestry Assistance Program.

Assistance includes:
•Tree insect and disease diagnosis
•Tree care advice and referrals
•Backyard wildlife habitat assistance
•Plant selection, planting and transplanting instructions
•Hazard tree evaluation guidelines
•Street and park tree concerns
•Recommendations for special features gardens to attract wildlife
•Information on using native plants

EDUCATION AND INFORMATION
One important part of the Forestry Assistance Program is providing education and information to people of all ages in the service area.

Provided through:
•Informational handouts and telephone consultations
•Site visits with residents, community groups and government units
•Presentations to classrooms and adult groups
•Outdoor classroom assistance
•Workshops, tours and demonstrations
•Partnerships with other natural resources organizations
•Newsletters and news articles
•Earth Day and Arbor Day programs

Links:
Emerald Ash Borer Information