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…
This could be the perfect time to start growing Christmas trees — whether you are only interested in a few for your own friends and…
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 Steve Swenson, Program Director As a teenager, Peggy Timmerman would have characterized her mother’s interest in nature as over-enthusiastic. Plants individually labelled…
Tree planting might be on your list for any number of reasons – for wildlife habitat, erosion control, regeneration of natural resources, aesthetic beauty, or…
Woodland owners that experienced damage to their woodlands during the July storms can apply for financial assistance for tree planting among other practices. Applications to…
Editor’s note: Two more town halls have been scheduled in Barron and Polk Counties, in addition to Oconto and Langlade Counties. Four town hall meetings…
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…
The chain on your saw moves at 70 mph! This speed makes the chainsaw one of the most efficient and effective hand tools that a landowner…
Pruning is about growing and maintaining healthy trees. Once you’ve identified the branches you want to prune, consider where and how to cut. Where to…
Tree experts (arborists) look for U-shaped and V-shaped branches when making pruning decisions. That’s because one is MUCH stronger than the other. Do you know which…
“Late winter is the ideal time to prune most trees,” says Patti Nagai, UW-Extension Horticulture Educator. “It’s a time when insects and disease are not…
