Documents
The following is a list of downloadable PDF files on a variety of conservation topics.
Contractors & Consultants
Forestry, Habitat Management, Trees & Shrubs
Insects
Native Plants
Permits
Ponds
Wildlife
Links
The following links to other agencies, groups and organizations may help you find the information you need for your conservation and natural resource concerns.
Local & Washtenaw County
State of Michigan
Federal - National
The following is a list of downloadable PDF files on a variety of conservation topics.
Contractors & Consultants
Forestry, Habitat Management, Trees & Shrubs
- Black Walnut Toxicity
- Conducting a Successful Timber Sale
- Consulting Foresters & Wildlife Biologists
- Deer Resistant Plants for Homeowners
- Farmstead Windbreaks
- Fruit Tree Planting & Care
- Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees From Emerald Ash Borer
- Likelihood of Deer Damage on Trees & Shrubs
- Native Habitat & Food Plot Establishment and Management Contractors & Sources List
- Spruce Problems: Decline, Diseases & Pests
- Directory of Exotic Forest Insect Pest & Diseases
- Timber Buyers
- Small Logging Operations, Portable Sawmills and Kilns
- Tree Owner's Manual
- Urban Forestry Consultants in Michigan
Insects
Native Plants
- Native Habitat & Food Plot Establishment and Management Contractors & Sources List
- Landscaping Over Septic Systems with Native Plants
Permits
- Washtenaw County Erosion Control Ordinance
- Washtenaw County Soil Erosion Application Packet
- Permit Reference List
Ponds
- Contractors List
- Ponds-Planning, Design & Construction
- Steps in Building a Pond
- Aquatic Plant Control Contractors
- Pond Management FAQ for Pond Owners and Managers
Wildlife
- Animal & Wildlife Removal and Nuisance Control Services
- Deer Resistant Plants for Homeowners
- Likelihood of Deer Damage on Trees & Shrubs
Links
The following links to other agencies, groups and organizations may help you find the information you need for your conservation and natural resource concerns.
Local & Washtenaw County
- Ecology Center of Ann Arbor: A membership-based non-profit organization involved with a variety of environmental issues.
- Huron River Watershed Council: For information on things related to the Huron River, Adopt-A-Stream, watershed planning, through the Watershed Council.
- Legacy Land Conservancy: An organization dedicated to voluntary conservation of locally important lands in Washtenaw and Jackson Counties.
- River Raisin Watershed Council: a non-profit membership organization seeking to protect the natural resources of the River Raisin watershed.
- Washtenaw County Government: Official web site of Washtenaw County, including information about county government, programs, events, etc.
- Washtenaw County MSU Extension: Web site for the Washtenaw County office of the MSU Extension service.
State of Michigan
- Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, Environmental Stewardship Division: Information about ground and surface water stewardship, right to farm and other programs of assistance to landowners. Also linked to MDARD home page.
- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality: Information about environmental regulations, water quality programs, etc.
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Information on fishing & hunting seasons, state parks, wildlife and more.
Federal - National
- Michigan USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Information about technical assistance and programs available in Michigan. Our federal partner in providing conservation assistance. Includes links to the national USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service site and USDA site.