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…
For as much as everyone’s woodland is different, the values and the lessons learned are often similar. One Family’s Forest follows a family and the land…
As native trees and plants approach dormancy and lose their leaves, now is a great time to be in the woods tackling invasive species which…
“Logan loves playing in the stream. It’s great. For hours he’ll capture tadpoles and other critters,” beams Chad, Logan’s Dad. Chad Winklepleck is living proof…
Dan Fischer intended for years to become a more active steward of his 20-acre woodland in northern Richland County. But like many landowners, he found…
By: Anastasia Wolf-Flasch. WWOA Volunteer Coordinator Walking through the woodlands. Impressions of boots in the mud remain. Leaves crunch, twigs break. The dog follows through…
“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…
Ever heard of the forestry mill tax? Probably not, but if you’re a property owner in Wisconsin, this tax is collected with other property taxes…
In 1986, Jim and Jody Kerns were newly married, in their 20’s, and looking to invest some savings. On the advice of Jody’s dad, they…
By: Ben Johnston, Kickapoo Valley Reserve In late November 2016, I met with Julie Borodin in Crawford County to learn about her experience with a…
Putting up bat houses this summer can help bats that survived white-nose syndrome raise their young, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Biologists.…
Everyone probably has a book on their shelf that is not actually theirs. Picked-up along the way and the rightful owner long forgotten. It’s now…
“Our neighbor surveyed a line and that’s when we realized half of our new barn was on their property,” stated Rick. “We assumed that land…
Nearly everyone and everything – from tax accountants to organic produce – can be certified, and the same is true of family forest owners. Certification…
Cutting invasive buckthorn can be a terrific land stewardship project for the winter or early spring. With leaves off the trees and bushes, buckthorn is…
You’ve likely spied a couple of different woodpeckers visiting your feeder this winter. But can you tell the species apart? The colors and patterning of…
Cutting invasive brush, like buckthorn, is great winter work — no heat, humidity, bugs, or other vegetation to get in your way. Great, except for…
By Stan Temple Ever wonder how the black-capped chickadee and other small birds survive a long winter? Small birds are at a particular disadvantage during…
Wintertime is a good time for tree pruning, when temperatures are cold, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tree health experts. Prune trees in…
Tell us about a land care action you took in 2016 and receive a free wildlife phenology calendar You purchased your land to care for…
By Steve Swenson If and when the next glacier comes to Wisconsin, the smart bet is a move to the Driftless Region. While many are…
When landowners see big oak trees, maybe accompanied by some oak seedlings on the ground, it’s natural to assume that the oak in their woods…
Generally, the most effective way to achieve a goal is to make a plan first, and forest stewardship goals are no exception. The forest planning process helps…
Wisconsin’s volunteer-based, five-year survey to understand which birds nest here and how bird populations are changing released its second season of findings at the end…
We’ve been quiet lately – but for good reason. With great excitement, we present the new My Wisconsin Woods website. It was designed for you –…
Landowners frequently want to know, “Am I liable for damages if someone gets hurt on my property?” It may not surprise you to learn that…
Wisconsin’s population at the time of the 2010 census was around 5.6 million people. It will come as no surprise that most people (and Wisconsin’s…
“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…
“Distance might separate rural neighbors, but relationships are still important.” –Jim Weber, rural woodland owner in Iowa County A simplistic look at rural landowners might…
Tolerable soil loss is determined for each farm field depending on characteristics such as soil type and slope. What is the range of tolerable soil…
