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Urban Forestry Consultants
The 2023 Wisconsin Urban Forestry Consultants Directory [PDF] contains contact information for urban forestry consultants who made themselves known to the DNR. There is no implied endorsement of those listed. Consultants who wish to be listed…
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Planting for wildlife habitat
Landowners can attract a variety of wildlife to their property by planting a mixture of conifers, hardwoods and shrubs. The Woody Cover for Wildlife [PDF] publication is available for landowners to determine how to best provide for wildlife.…
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The Wisconsin Forest Tree Improvement Program
The Wisconsin forest tree improvement program is a long-term collaborative effort between the Division of Forestry and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology.
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Tree planting tips
Seedling handling Reforestation surveys indicate that the most common problems facing seedling survival are moisture stress, poor handling and physical damage before planting. From the time seedlings are lifted from the nursery bed to the time…
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Reforestation Supplies
Listed below are several methods for protecting and caring for tree plantings. Shelters Shelters protect trees from animal browse and improve initial height growth by creating a "greenhouse" effect. They make seedlings easier to locate and protect…
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Site Preparation
Site preparation is the creation of a favorable growing environment for tree seeds or seedlings. The biggest obstacle facing seedling establishment is competition from other vegetation. Effective site preparation will reduce competing vegetation and…
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Sell Tree Seed to Us
Each year, the Reforestation Program purchases quality seed from locally adapted native trees and shrubs to meet reforestation goals in Wisconsin. A large portion of this seed is purchased from local collectors. If you are interested in becoming a…
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Reforestation Articles
Subscribe to Reforestation News. Past newsletters Read news from the Reforestation Program. Previously, a newsletter called Nursery News provided reforestation updates, tips and technical updates for successful tree planting. See past issues…
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Ordering Tree and Shrub Seedlings
Attention 4th grade teachers: We are now accepting Arbor Day free tree orders. Please visit our ordering page for more information. To place an order, print the paper form (PDF) below and mail your completed form with full payment to the Griffith…
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Bare root reforestation nurseries
The inclusion or exclusion of a nursery on this list is not meant to be an endorsement or condemnation by the Department. This list of private nurseries serving Wisconsin and distributing seedlings for reforestation and conservation planting…