There’s a New Invasive in Town
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…
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…
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…
”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,…
Last month, on a beautiful Saturday, nearly one-hundred landowners gathered for the Oak in the Driftless Workshop in Richland Center, WI. By every measure, the…
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…
Most people think of seeds when they think of tree regeneration. However, trees have other strategies, like stump sprouting. When the above ground portions of…
“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…
In late August, some bird species will begin to migrate south including warblers, shorebirds, and nighthawks. The first of the American robins will leave too,…
Our country shapes food, farming, and natural resource policies through the Farm Bill. This comprehensive piece of legislation covers producer risk, rural development, research, specialty…
For two hours each year, Wisconsin landowners (including you) are invited to guide the spending of millions in federal Farm Bill funding for conservation practices…
Percent slope is determined with just two numbers. It is calculated using the amount of vertical distance (rise) over a given horizontal distance (run). Often…
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…