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What is a forest type?
A forest type is a distinct association of tree species distributed across a wide geographical range. The particular associated species are fairly predictable for a given area. They're usually associated with the dominant tree species characteristic of that type, though other species often occur in lesser numbers. The following 10 fact sheets feature the most common forest types in Michigan. They are all 2-page documents in downloadable PDF format.
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This collection was hastily assembled by Georgia Peterson, MSU Natural Resources Extension Specialist.
July 2025
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