Wood Utilization Urban wood utilization, the process of recycling dead tree material, is not a novel notion. However, with the introduction of emerald ash borer (EAB), it has become more prevalent. Before utilizing the ash in a community, review…
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Detection To understand the scale of your current or future EAB infestation, including the diversity and health of your urban forest, conduct a tree inventory. Tree inventories could be conducted quickly only for ash trees or more holistically for…
In addition to having a good tree ordinance, a nuisance ordinance enables communities to enforce issues related to trees and public safety. A few examples are listed below. Review these guidelines for writing tree ordinances [PDF exit DNR] before…
To minimize the spread of invasive species, interested stakeholders have met to develop voluntary Best Management Practices for Invasive Species. These guidelines will help Wisconsin residents and visitors to limit the likelihood of moving invasive…
This page provides inspection forms used by DNR solid waste staff when doing inspections of Wisconsin facilities. It also provides application forms for solid waste-related facilities and exemptions. Inspection forms Inspection forms…
In accordance with s. NR 157.07(5)(a), Wis. Adm. Code, the Department of Natural Resources is required to maintain a current listing of incinerators and secured landfills approved for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or products…
Wisconsin's legislature creates and revises the Wisconsin Statutes (Wis. Stats.), while state agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) create and revise the rules required and authorized by those statutes. These agency rules…
All owner financial responsibility forms and official correspondence must include the appropriate signatures and be mailed to the following address: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Dustin Sholly – WA/5 101 S Webster St PO Box 7921…
Environmental program associates can respond to or help refer questions you may have regarding the Waste and Materials Management Program. Key areas of expertise include licensing for waste facilities and transporters, assigning EPA hazardous waste…