About The Tree Lab
The Place
The Problem
The Problem
Oceana County, Michigan.
Pop. 26,659
Situated along 27 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, Oceana county boasts majestic forests and a rich history of timber mills, orchards and farms. Known as the "Asparagus Capital of the World", summertime visitors cherish Oceana's pristine beaches & serene forest preserves, enjoying unmatched recreation & charming small towns.
The Problem
The Problem
The Problem
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA)
and the loss of coastal habitat & riparian forest buffer.
Hemlock trees provide critical coastal habitat, help stabilize dunes, and cool inland streams. An invasive insect called the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid threatens Michigan's 170 million hemlock trees. The insect’s wool-like egg sacks invade hemlock’s needles, an
Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA)
and the loss of coastal habitat & riparian forest buffer.
Hemlock trees provide critical coastal habitat, help stabilize dunes, and cool inland streams. An invasive insect called the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid threatens Michigan's 170 million hemlock trees. The insect’s wool-like egg sacks invade hemlock’s needles, and without treatment, infested trees die within four to 10 years. While
The Project
The Problem
The Project
The Oceana Coastal Conservation Corridor
& The Tree Lab
In partnership with The Oceana Conservation District & The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, The Tree Lab works with K12 schools, local businesses, and community organizations to deliver 'Place-Problem-Project' based STEM career training to Oceana county youth. Students and forestry
The Oceana Coastal Conservation Corridor
& The Tree Lab
In partnership with The Oceana Conservation District & The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, The Tree Lab works with K12 schools, local businesses, and community organizations to deliver 'Place-Problem-Project' based STEM career training to Oceana county youth. Students and forestry conservation professionals will plant over 22,000 new trees to replace & diversify the dying hemlock trees.
the Team
The Problem
The Project
Tree Science Experts
& Industry Professionals
Our team is comprised of foresters, conservation technicians, ecological design engineers, tree nursery managers & innovative wood product technology specialists. These STEM careers are potential pathways we share with The Tree Lab students, paired with industry matched training schools and co
Tree Science Experts
& Industry Professionals
Our team is comprised of foresters, conservation technicians, ecological design engineers, tree nursery managers & innovative wood product technology specialists. These STEM careers are potential pathways we share with The Tree Lab students, paired with industry matched training schools and college degree programs available to Oceana high school graduates .
Our Partners
