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Joshua M Shields: Education in Forestry Joshua M Shields was born and raised in the Saginaw area of Michigan where his interests in natural resources, music, and martial arts are founded. He achieved his B.S. in applied ecology and M.S. in forest ecology and management from Michigan Technological University. He wouldn’t stop there, also obtaining his Ph. D. in forest biology from Purdue University. He believes that
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Joshua M Shields: Education in Forestry

Joshua M Shields was born and raised in the Saginaw area of Michigan where his interests in natural resources, music, and martial arts are founded. He achieved his B.S. in applied ecology and M.S. in forest ecology and management from Michigan Technological University. He wouldn’t stop there, also obtaining his Ph. D. in forest biology from Purdue University. He believes that the only way to gain true knowledge about natural resources is through experience outdoors.

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Joshua M Shields: Of the Forest

Joshua M Shields grew up in Saginaw, Michigan hunting, fishing, and hiking, which spurred his interest in ecology and natural resources. Joshua specializes in helping landowners make decisions pertaining to the management of their forested property. He provides technical advice, performs site evaluations, and prepares written handouts and recommendations for non-industrial private forest landowners pertaining to forest management, forest health, wildlife habitat, and other natural resource concerns.

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Joshua M Shields: Managing the Forest

Joshua M Shields currently works for a local organization as an outreach forester where he provides technical advice, performs site evaluations, and prepares written handouts and recommendations for non-industrial private forest landowners. His services provide information on forest management, forest health, wildlife habitats, and other natural resource matters.

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Joshua M Shields: A Better Understanding of our Forests

Joshua M Shields, as an outreach forester, prides himself on being able to offer local communities the information and resources needed to better manage and understand their local forest habitats and wildlife. With a long history of education in Forest Ecology and Management, and degrees from Michigan Technological University and Purdue University, Joshua M Shields offers a highly valuable service to his communities.