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Aldo Leopold's land ethic is now 75 years old - does it stand the test of time? Using an approach grounded in environmental ethics and the history and philosophy of science, Roberta Millstein offers a new interpretation and defense of Leopold’s land ethic in light of contemporary ecology. Despite the enormous influence of the land […]

SERIES: August 8-29! These classes cover many but not all topics relevant to woodland owners. Do you want more information or personalized advice? That’s where we can help, free of charge. WDNR foresters want to build relationships with woodland owners like yourself and are happy to answer your questions or visit your property to offer […]

In recent years, weather seems to be wacky. Too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry…. climate appears to be changing, or at least weather extremes are occurring outside of historical norms. Weather directly and indirectly influences incidence and severity of tree diseases, with detrimental effects of economic, recreational, and aesthetic values. We will consider […]

For nearly 10 decades, the invasive DED pathogen Ophiostoma novo-ulmi has been decimating American elms (Ulmus americana) and other native elm species in Minnesota and across the country. The American elm once lined streets across Minnesota, and for good reason. Its elegant form and tolerance to the harsh urban environment made it one of two […]

In partnership with the USDA Forest Service National Agroforestry Center, NACD is excited to debut virtual agroforestry training sessions for conservation districts and partners! Demand for trained agroforesters is expected to increase as agroforestry-related Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects and Inflation Reduction Act-funded projects are implemented. Three upcoming virtual regional trainings will introduce agroforestry and […]

Soil health is rooted in promoting diverse and active soil biological communities. Continued use of cover crops to feed soil organisms during non-production times of the year can foster many soil health benefits, from increased nutrient availability to reduced soil compaction. Jamie will talk about cover crop species commonly used in Wisconsin – their potential […]