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22.012018October 8, 2020
Keeping Track: Frequently Asked Questions About Phenology

Keeping Track: Frequently Asked Questions About Phenology

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, News

By Dr. Stanley Temple, Beers-Bascom Professor Emeritus in Conservation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Senior Fellow, Aldo Leopold Foundation “Keeping records enhances the pleasure of the...

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22.062017June 22, 2017
It Takes a Village to Care for Land

It Takes a Village to Care for Land

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, Invasive species, News, Oak management, Reading the land, Success stories

“This is a family recreational property, but it is highly degraded. It’s for the benefit of wildlife and we want to witness it, but before...

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08.022017June 1, 2017
Ask the Expert: Should I Seek Forest Certification?

Ask the Expert: Should I Seek Forest Certification?

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, Conservation, News, Ownership 101

Nearly everyone and everything – from tax accountants to organic produce – can be certified, and the same is true of family forest owners. Certification...

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25.032016September 10, 2020
Three Friends You Must Have

Three Friends You Must Have

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, News, Ownership 101

“It’s not what you know that counts, but who you know.” – Author unknown Imagine a race to solve an everyday rural problem, in which...

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29.012016June 17, 2016
Three Reasons to Take Another Look at The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

Three Reasons to Take Another Look at The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, News, Taxes and finances

CRP rental rates per acre have increased CRP rental rates have been adjusted to be more competitive with cash rental rates. For 2016, CRP rental...

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09.012016June 17, 2016
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Gets a Makeover

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Gets a Makeover

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, News, Taxes and finances

”CRP is new and improved. We have more reasons than ever for landowners to consider this great conservation program.” Brandon Soldner, Statewide CRP Program Specialist,...

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07.102015June 15, 2018
The “Love Oak” Paradox

The “Love Oak” Paradox

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, News, Oak management

Interest in the Oak Workshop last month in Richland Center validated a long-held belief – landowners love their oaks. And for good reason: oaks are...

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25.082015June 17, 2016
Bold Moves, Oak, and Deer – Nice Deer

Bold Moves, Oak, and Deer – Nice Deer

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, News, Oak management, Wildlife

“I can’t believe you destroyed your woods.” Rick’s neighbor just couldn’t contain his opinion. Recalling the exchange about the harvest, Rick’s shallow smile belied the...

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04.062015July 20, 2016
Understand Trail Slope: Don’t Be A Water Quality Dope

Understand Trail Slope: Don’t Be A Water Quality Dope

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, Erosion, News, Recreation, Water quality

It’s raining marbles! Well, not exactly, but the image will help you appreciate proper trail slopes. Yes, slopes, plural. Every trail on your property has...

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01.062015September 26, 2019
Three Critical Traits of Trails

Three Critical Traits of Trails

By Jen SimoniIn Ask the Expert, News, Recreation

Get started with trail planning by thinking about these 3 things first! Purpose: How will the trail be used? Who will be using it? Is...

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