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Hardwood forest in autumn color at an Oakland County conservation project site

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Mixed hardwood woodland in early autumn on an Oakland County conservation site

Invasive species

Identification, control options, and connections to removal help.

Forest floor covered in fallen autumn leaves on an Oakland County woodland property

Water and drainage

Erosion, standing water, shoreline, and rain garden questions.

Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) with brilliant scarlet tubular blooms on an upright stem

Native planting

Choosing the right trees, shrubs, and plants for your soil, sun, and goals.

A stand of paper birch trees which are tall and thin. The white, peeling bark is apparent on the trees in the foreground, while a crown of beautiful fall foliage, with red and yellow leaves, can be seen in the background birch trees.

Trees and woodlots

Tree health, woodlot management, and what to do after a storm or a die-off.

Monarch butterfly feeding on the purple flower spike of dense blazing star

Wildlife and habitat

Pollinators, birds, and how to make your property better for wildlife.

Volunteers working outdoors on a conservation planting project in Oakland County

Federal programs

Conservation planning and federal cost-share for working farm and forest land.

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The family at Olivebee Farm in Highland standing beside their sign showing the farm is environmentally verified for its farmstead, cropping, and livestock systems.
Photo: Becky Plummer