Welcome to the Michigan Forestry and Park Association, Inc.
Growing the Future of Arboriculture
Educational, Research, and Grant opportunities to further the development of Arboriculture in Michigan.
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Together we can expand the knowledge of Trees
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MFPA is a non-profit organization that provides:
Student Scholarships
Research Grants
Scientific Publications and other projects
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The foundation relies on donations, grants, investment income and other funding sources to fund these programs and opportunities.
Michigan Forestry and Park Association is holding a
Practical Field Application Workshop on the
MICHIGAN TREE VALUATION GUIDE 12th Edition 2022
May 2, 2025 Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI
This event will feature a presentation of the 12th Ed. of the Michigan Tree Valuation Guide. Participants will learn the Cost of Cure Approach to monetary tree valuation utilizing Replacement and Trunk Formula methods. The inherent depreciation factors will be considered for each method using Species, Location and Condition as they impact value. This participatory discussion will be followed by realistic evaluation of trees in Garfield Park, followed by in-class review and discussion
ISA CEU's APPROVED FOR WORKSHOP!
Michigan Tree Valuation Guide 12th Edition available now!
To buy a copy of the Michigan Tree Valuation Guide 12th Edition - February 2022, please fill out the Contact Form with your name, email, mailing address, phone, and number of Guides you wish to purchase.
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MFPA Contact Information -Becky Wildenthal
Michigan Forestry & Park Association Inc.
P.O.Box 225 Okemos, MI 48805
Office: (989) 331- 0764 (leave voicemail); email: michiganforestryandparkassoc@gmail.com
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Consumers Energy 2025 Community Street & Boulevard Tree Planting Grant Program
2025 Grant Application information coming in May
Application Due Date TBA
Project: Reimbursable grant funds available to communities served by Consumers Energy Electric Distribution System for approved public street and boulevard tree planting projects.
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Application Information, Sample form and Application form available on the Consumers Energy Tree Planting Grant page.
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Click here to email cetreeplantinggrants@gmail.com to ask a question
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