Michigan Tree Planting
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Provided by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources|Published on: February 25, 2026
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Synopsis
- This resource from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources outlines the state’s initiative to plant 50 million trees by 2030 through a combination of DNR-led reforestation efforts and community tree planting partnerships.
- The webpage includes program information, resources for community members to participate in tree planting efforts, and an interactive ArcGIS dashboard map displaying tree planting locations and progress across Michigan.
Subjects: Biology
Authors: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Region: Southwest Michigan
Languages: English
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Positives
- This webpage includes multiple resources that students can explore, making it a flexible resource.
- This resource does a great job of demonstrating the power of community actions like tree planting and how they can be amplified by organizations such as the DNR.
Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with using interactive maps.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can explore the resources for selecting a tree to plant. Then, they can use the information to write a persuasive essay about which tree they think their class should plant.
- This resource can be connected to environmental justice by addressing institutionalized racism that has resulted in less tree cover in neighborhoods primarily home to people of color. Teachers may want to use this lesson to teach this topic.
- Teachers can highlight the climate change connection by discussing trees as a carbon sink and a climate solution. This article can help students understand the connection.
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