
Exploring Fall Forestry: UW-Extension’s Learn About Your Land Series
Wisconsin’s picturesque woodlands hold a wealth of natural beauty and ecological significance. For those who own or simply cherish these forests, understanding the intricacies of…
Wisconsin’s picturesque woodlands hold a wealth of natural beauty and ecological significance. For those who own or simply cherish these forests, understanding the intricacies of…
Many landowners want to encourage wildlife on their property, but perhaps the most overlooked and yet crucial types of wildlife are our insects and…
Whether you are managing woods that have been in your family for generations, or just getting to know your new property, it’s best to have…
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…
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…
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…
This could be the perfect time to start growing Christmas trees — whether you are only interested in a few for your own friends and…
“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…
“Wow, I’ve never seen that bug before! I wonder what it is.” With over one million identified insect species on the planet, it can be…
“It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s…well, shoot, now it’s gone. That was a neat bird! I wonder what it was.” It seems like we’ve all had…
“What’s the name of that plant, again? Is that a native or an invasive species? If only I’d brought my field guide with me.” If…
As a proud sponsor, we hope you enjoy this 3-part video series from Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) featuring how landowners work…
As it turns out, the most important date to note in your 2021 phenology field book is…right now! We’re not exactly sure how that works,…
It’s your part of the massive Farm Bill. The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recognizes that “top-down” funding gets better with “bottom-up” input through…
Enjoy these informative online classes conducted by delightful, insightful professionals, designed to give you the knowledge to put your unique signature on your woodland. These…
If you plan to be out in the woods or live next to woods, don’t be too quick to trade long pants and long sleeves…
Beware! If you are a woodland owner of pine and spruce stands, and you anticipate harvesting or thinning, now is the time to understand the…
This workshop has been cancelled until further notice. We are asking landowners interested in attending to let us know if they would prefer a fall…
We asked our Facebook followers, “If they could get one question, and only one question, about your land, answered by an expert, what would it…
Many people feed birds during winter, believing they’re engaging in an activity that is good for them as well as for the birds. Yet, while…