The invasive insect hemlock woolly adelgid has been spotted in many areas in northern Michigan.It's harmful to our native ...

How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling ...

Past invaders have already decimated native species like the American chestnut, hemlock and American elm.What's more, buying local firewood can help protect your garden, too — and your wallet.

In particular, the Pratt tannery alone used 100,000 cords of hemlock bark from roughly 400,000 trees during a 20-year period. Since the bark was the only desirable portion of the tree, once trees were ...