For land owners looking to jumpstart their understanding and explore more options on how to manage their woodlands, the Wisconsin Coverts Project four-day workshop at…
The Wisconsin Women’s Woodland Gathering brought together 80 women woodland owners for a weekend filled with learning, connection, and inspiration. Hosted by the Wisconsin Department…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry, is recruiting to fill several Forester vacancies located across the State of Wisconsin. These positions…
The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Natural Resource Research Scientist- Sen and Forester-Sen located at Rhinelander Service Center in Rhinelander or in…
Managing a woodlot means looking back and moving forward. “Forest regeneration is messy,” says Brad Hutnik, Wisconsin DNR Silviculturist/Forest Ecologist. “It involves harvesting, and it…
Apply by May 19, 2023 to Receive Funding to Help Protect Natural Resources The Northeast Wisconsin Forestry and Wildlife Partnership project has been developed through…
Fire has been a valuable land management tool for generations, but historical fires in Wisconsin and recent fires in other parts of the country are…
It’s no secret that family forest owners care about their land and want to do what’s right for forests, wildlife, and the planet. The fast-growing…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting to fill 3 Limited Term Employee (LTE) positions: a Forester position based out of Madison; a Forestry Specialist…
As winter begins to give way to the first hints of spring, there is still time to settle down with a good book that could…
As a Wisconsin woodland owner, it’s important to have a good understanding of the trees and wildlife that inhabit your land. Whether you’re interested in…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting to fill 4 Limited Term Employee (LTE) Forestry Technicians at our DNR Service Center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The…
Landowners, watching Covid-era lumber prices go through the roof, might assume that they would get more money for their standing trees, but there are many…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting to fill 4 Forester vacancies. The Foresters will be stationed in Northeast Wisconsin with one position in Lakewood,…
Landowners can lease their woodlands for sustainable purposes like maple syrup harvesting and hunting, and it’s worthwhile to address issues specific to each activity. MAPLE…
According to the UW-Extension, apples are the most widely planted fruit tree in Wisconsin. Who wouldn’t like to step out the door and pick apples…
Laura DeGolier is a great example of the diverse kinds of volunteers who can have a significant impact on restoring natural areas throughout the state.…
This could be the perfect time to start growing Christmas trees — whether you are only interested in a few for your own friends and…
About 50 years ago, Tom Wedel and his wife Eva were living in Crystal Lake, Illinois, north of Chicago. They knew they wanted to buy…
“The history of Wisconsin’s forests includes what happened yesterday and 10,000 years ago. It’s all part of a continuum — both the natural and human…
By Denise Thornton Spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) has been causing defoliation in Wisconsin since 2012 according to Linda Williams, Wisconsin DNR forest health specialist. This…
By Denise Thornton If you have conifers growing on your land, you should be aware of Heterobasidion Root Disease (HRD), formerly known as Annosum Root…
By Denise Thornton Weather has a huge influence on all vegetation. It dictates what species will grow, how they grow, and their productivity. The time…
by Denise Thornton Invasive plants are a constant challenge for anyone working to manage Wisconsin’s forests, and with over 9 million acres of Wisconsin in…
By Denise Thornton If you are going into a wooded area anywhere in Wisconsin, you need to be taking tick precautions. According to Rebecca Osborn,…
By Dea Larsen Converse: WICCI Communications Director A focus on climate impacts to Wisconsin’s forests in the most recent assessment from the Wisconsin Initiative on…
By Denise Thornton Many Wisconsin landowners—the concerned and the curious—are joining the growing ranks of citizen scientists (CS) who collect information about their property to…
