Wisconsin landowners aren’t imagining it — selling timber has become noticeably more challenging in recent years. From shifting housing trends to competition with synthetic products, today’s lumber market is shaped by a complex mix of pressures. This article breaks down the major forces influencing timber demand and what they mean for woodland owners.
Curious what changes you may see in your woods this fall? Learn about fall phenology from Dr. Stan Temple, a Senior Fellow and Science Advisor to the Aldo Leopold Foundation.
Read this article to learn more about why folks enroll, the misconceptions of the program, and how to get the enrollment process started!
Ready to read this fall? This article highlights five insightful books that offer valuable guidance for landowners looking to better understand and care for their land. From forest ecology and conservation to wildlife and habitat management, these reads provide both inspiration and practical advice for responsible land stewardship.
It's summertime in Wisconsin, and that means it is prime time for ticks. Read this article to learn more about the state of ticks and tick disease in 2025.
A healthy bat population is good for your land. Little brown bats like the ones in this picture will readily roost in bat houses in summer. Learn more about what you can do to help bats on your land. Photo courtesy of H. Kaarakka, WDNR.
What is forest bathing? Breathe deeply, slow down, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Wisconsin’s forests. Forest bathing offers a calming escape and a mindful way to reconnect with the outdoors—no hiking boots required.
Wisconsin’s woodlands face growing threats from a variety of destructive insects, making it crucial for landowners to stay informed and proactive. Bill McNee, Wisconsin DNR Forest Health Specialist, highlights key concerns, as well as emerging threats.
By Denise Thornton The Sugar Maple is an important timber species in Wisconsin, accounting for 13 percent of the state’s roundwood production — but in…
Have kids or grand kids? Download and print this coloring page for some fall fun!
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,…
We are now in the high risk period of the year for oak wilt in Wisconsin...
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…
Spongy moth caterpillars usually start hatching between mid-April and early May in the southern counties of Wisconsin. Though they have largely been out of sight in rural forests for close to a decade...
By Denise Thornton The view from horseback connects Denise Marino to her land. “It was a dream to have land so I could have my…
September 18— Like last year, the summer is still lingering in the Kickapoo Valley and the garden flowers are showing their last blossoms. There’s still…
It’s become almost impossible to predict what spring will bring or when it will come in earnest. February’s sub-zero temperatures gave little hope for an…
If you are a landowner, certainly you have goals for your property. Interested in viewing wildlife? Harvesting food from it? Restoring it or protecting it…
An inevitable first sign of spring are blooms of the skunk cabbage. Shyly hidden underneath leaf litter, they protrude through the last remains of snow, sometimes as…
