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My Wisconsin Woods
My Wisconsin Woods

  • Questions
    • Ownership 101
      • Your Boundaries
      • Your Liability
      • Your Sources of Help
      • Your Neighbors
      • Your Tax Bill
    • Healthy Woods
      • Your Woods
        • Oak Savanna
        • Oak Woodland
        • Dry-Mesic Woods
        • Southern Mesic Woods
        • Floodplain Woods
      • Wildlife
        • American Woodcock
        • Deer
        • Ruffed Grouse
        • Songbirds
        • Wild Turkey
      • Invasive Species
        • Invasive Plant: Garlic Mustard
        • Invasive Tree: Buckthorn
        • Invasive Shrub: Honeysuckle
        • Invasive Disease: Oak Wilt
        • Invasive Animal: Emerald Ash Borer
      • Storm Damage
      • Water Quality
      • Prescribed Fire
        • Conducting a Burn
        • Predicting Fire
        • Controlling Fire
      • Forest Plans
    • Taxes and Finances
      • Assistance: Conservation
      • Assistance: Wildlife
      • Tax Reduction
      • Long-term Planning
        • Tax Advantages
    • Timber Harvesting
      • Should I Harvest?
      • Managing for Oak
        • Harvest Methods
        • Selecting a Site
      • Value of Timber
      • Foresters vs. Loggers
        • What Foresters Do
        • What Loggers Do
  • Services
    • Free Information
      • Digital Resources at a Click
      • Your Wisconsin Woods Video Series
    • Property Visit
      • Find Your Forester
      • Property Visit FAQs
    • Partner Services
  • Calendar
    • Share Your Event
  • News
  • About Us
    • Our Partners
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  • September 6, 2023

Exploring Fall Forestry: UW-Extension’s Learn About Your Land Series

  • Ask the Expert

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…

Read MoreExploring Fall Forestry: UW-Extension’s Learn About Your Land Series
  • September 2, 2023

Invertebrates – Our Most Important Wildlife

  • Ask the Expert, Conservation, Wildlife

        Many landowners want to encourage wildlife on their property, but perhaps the most overlooked and yet crucial types of wildlife are our insects and…

Read MoreInvertebrates – Our Most Important Wildlife
  • August 7, 2023

Woodlot Regeneration For WI Landowners

  • Ask the Expert, Forest farming, News, Oak management, Woodland Watch

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…

Read MoreWoodlot Regeneration For WI Landowners
  • August 7, 2023

Women’s Chainsaw Safety Workshops in Wisconsin and Minnesota

  • Ownership 101, Safety

Are you a woman looking to build your chainsaw skills and boost your confidence in handling this powerful tool? Look no further! UW-Madison Extension, the…

Read MoreWomen’s Chainsaw Safety Workshops in Wisconsin and Minnesota
  • June 15, 2023

WI DNR now hiring Aircraft Pilots in Rhinelander and Siren, Wisconsin!

  • News

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting to fill two pilot positions: an Aircraft Pilot in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and Administrative…

Read MoreWI DNR now hiring Aircraft Pilots in Rhinelander and Siren, Wisconsin!
  • June 1, 2023

Discovering Wildlife and Forest Management: The Wisconsin Coverts Project Workshop

  • Ask the Expert, Conservation, News, Wildlife

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…

Read MoreDiscovering Wildlife and Forest Management: The Wisconsin Coverts Project Workshop
  • May 25, 2023

Empowering Women in Wisconsin’s Woodlands

  • News

The Wisconsin Women’s Woodland Gathering brought together 80 women woodland owners for a weekend filled with learning, connection, and inspiration. Hosted by the Wisconsin Department…

Read MoreEmpowering Women in Wisconsin’s Woodlands
  • April 19, 2023

WI DNR Now Hiring Foresters Across the State

  • News

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry, is recruiting to fill several Forester vacancies located across the State of Wisconsin. These positions…

Read MoreWI DNR Now Hiring Foresters Across the State
  • April 10, 2023

WI DNR Seeks LTE Natural Resource Research Scientist & Forester

  • News

The Wisconsin DNR is hiring an LTE (Limited Term Employee) – Natural Resource Research Scientist- Sen and Forester-Sen located at Rhinelander Service Center in Rhinelander or in…

Read MoreWI DNR Seeks LTE Natural Resource Research Scientist & Forester
  • April 6, 2023

Managing Woodlands with Prescribed Burns

  • News, Prescribed burning

Managing a woodlot means looking back and moving forward. “Forest regeneration is messy,” says Brad Hutnik, Wisconsin DNR Silviculturist/Forest Ecologist. “It involves harvesting, and it…

Read MoreManaging Woodlands with Prescribed Burns
  • April 6, 2023

Joint Chiefs’ Partnership Supports Forestry and Wildlife Conservation in Northeastern Wisconsin

  • News, Taxes and finances

Apply by May 19, 2023 to Receive Funding to Help Protect Natural Resources The Northeast Wisconsin Forestry and Wildlife Partnership project has been developed through…

Read MoreJoint Chiefs’ Partnership Supports Forestry and Wildlife Conservation in Northeastern Wisconsin
  • April 4, 2023

It’s Wildfire Season — Are You Ready?

  • Ask the Expert, Home, News, Safety

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…

Read MoreIt’s Wildfire Season — Are You Ready?
  • March 21, 2023

A carbon program for landowners and conservation

  • Conservation, Forest farming, Taxes and finances

It’s no secret that family forest owners care about their land and want to do what’s right for forests, wildlife, and the planet. The fast-growing…

Read MoreA carbon program for landowners and conservation
  • March 9, 2023

WI DNR now hiring LTE – Foresters and LTE – Forestry Specialists throughout Wisconsin!

  • News, Tree care

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…

Read MoreWI DNR now hiring LTE – Foresters and LTE – Forestry Specialists throughout Wisconsin!
  • March 1, 2023

Five Books Every Landowner Should Read

  • News, Ownership 101

As winter begins to give way to the first hints of spring, there is still time to settle down with a good book that could…

Read MoreFive Books Every Landowner Should Read
  • February 1, 2023

Time to Test Your Knowledge: Wisconsin Woodlands and Wildlife Quiz

  • Wildlife, Woodland Watch

As a Wisconsin woodland owner, it’s important to have a good understanding of the trees and wildlife that inhabit your land. Whether you’re interested in…

Read MoreTime to Test Your Knowledge: Wisconsin Woodlands and Wildlife Quiz
  • January 25, 2023

DNR Now Hiring Forestry Technicians in Rhinelander, Wisconsin!

  • News

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting to fill 4 Limited Term Employee (LTE) Forestry Technicians at our DNR Service Center in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The…

Read MoreDNR Now Hiring Forestry Technicians in Rhinelander, Wisconsin!
  • December 21, 2022

Wisconsin Forestry Products

  • News, Timber harvesting

Landowners, watching Covid-era lumber prices go through the roof, might assume that they would get more money for their standing trees, but there are many…

Read MoreWisconsin Forestry Products
  • December 5, 2022

WI DNR Now Hiring Foresters in Northeast Wisconsin!

  • News

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is recruiting to fill 4 Forester vacancies. The Foresters will be stationed in Northeast Wisconsin with one position in Lakewood,…

Read MoreWI DNR Now Hiring Foresters in Northeast Wisconsin!
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  • November 17, 2022

Forest Land Leasing Options

  • Ownership 101, Taxes and finances

Landowners can lease their woodlands for sustainable purposes like maple syrup harvesting and hunting, and it’s worthwhile to address issues specific to each activity. MAPLE…

Read MoreForest Land Leasing Options
  • November 4, 2022

Is Apple Production Right for Your Land?

  • Ask the Expert, News

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…

Read MoreIs Apple Production Right for Your Land?
  • October 26, 2022

A Labor of Love: Woodland Restoration

  • Oak management, Success stories

Laura DeGolier is a great example of the diverse kinds of volunteers who can have a significant impact on restoring natural areas throughout the state.…

Read MoreA Labor of Love: Woodland Restoration
  • October 18, 2022

Is a Christmas Tree Farm Right for Your Land?

  • Ask the Expert, Forest farming, Timber harvesting, Tree care

This could be the perfect time to start growing Christmas trees — whether you are only interested in a few for your own friends and…

Read MoreIs a Christmas Tree Farm Right for Your Land?
  • October 12, 2022

50 Years of Stewardship

  • Ownership 101

About 50 years ago, Tom Wedel and his wife Eva were living in Crystal Lake, Illinois, north of Chicago. They knew they wanted to buy…

Read More50 Years of Stewardship
  • September 30, 2022

Looking back at the History of Wisconsin’s Forests

  • Ask the Expert, Forest farming, News

“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…

Read MoreLooking back at the History of Wisconsin’s Forests
  • September 9, 2022

Getting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Linda Williams on Spruce budworm

  • Ask the Expert, Invasive species, Ownership 101

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…

Read MoreGetting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Linda Williams on Spruce budworm
  • August 25, 2022

Getting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Alex Feltmeyer on Heterobasidion Root Disease (HRD)

  • Ask the Expert, Invasive species, News, Timber harvesting, Tree care

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…

Read MoreGetting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Alex Feltmeyer on Heterobasidion Root Disease (HRD)
  • July 28, 2022

Getting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Paul Cigan and Harsh Weather Effects on Woodlands

  • Ask the Expert, Firewood, Forest farming, News, Timber harvesting

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…

Read MoreGetting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Paul Cigan and Harsh Weather Effects on Woodlands
  • July 27, 2022

Getting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Mary Bartkowiak on Woodland Invasive Species

  • Ask the Expert, Invasive species

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…

Read MoreGetting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Mary Bartkowiak on Woodland Invasive Species
  • July 4, 2022

Prepare for Ticks with the Experts

  • Ask the Expert, Safety, Uncategorized

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,…

Read MorePrepare for Ticks with the Experts
  • June 22, 2022

Getting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Mike Hillstrom and Oak Wilt

  • Ask the Expert, News, Oak management, Tree care, Uncategorized
We are now in the high risk period of the year for oak wilt in Wisconsin...
Read MoreGetting to Know Your Forest Health Team: Mike Hillstrom and Oak Wilt
  • June 22, 2022

WICCI Report: Warmer Winters & Extreme Rain Are Stressing Wisconsin’s Forest Resources

  • Ask the Expert, News, Uncategorized

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…

Read MoreWICCI Report: Warmer Winters & Extreme Rain Are Stressing Wisconsin’s Forest Resources
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