Publications and Reports
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County Forest Monitoring
The following historical records track county forest work projects and timber sales:
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Forms and Handbooks
Having trouble with a PDF? Visit the DNR PDF help page for troubleshooting solutions. Below are documents related to county forests, including applications, handbooks and timber sale notices.
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DNR Lands Certification
In 2004, 10 State Forests were endorsed for certification with just over 500,000 acres. In 2009, state parks, wildlife areas, fishery areas and natural areas added an additional 1 million acres of state-owned lands. DNR lands are recognized by both…
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County Forest Certification
Collectively, county forests in Wisconsin represent the largest public landholding in the state. A cooperative management framework between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the counties provides the opportunity for the county forest…
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Storm Damage to Forests
July 2019 severe storm events Recent storm events have led to severe storm damage in many areas across the state. An executive order [PDF exit DNR] declaring a state of emergency was issued for the series of storm events beginning on July 18, 2019,…
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Wetland Forest Habitat Type Classification System for Northern Wisconsin
Forest habitat type classification is a system based on detecting repeatable patterns in the composition of understory vegetation. In contrast to upland forests, our understanding of wetland forest ecosystems is limited. As emeritus professor of…
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Silviculture Handbook, 2431.5
Index and Forward Index [PDF] Foreword - Handbook Application [PDF] I. Ecological Tools Site Productivity [PDF] Forest Habitat Type Classification System [PDF] II.
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Forest Regeneration Monitoring
Forest regeneration, the process of renewing tree cover by establishing seedlings and saplings, is one of the most basic and important elements of sustainable forest management. Successful and desirable regeneration is vital to forest health and…
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DNR Handbooks and Other Management Guidance
These documents are detailed management guidelines and should be followed by cooperating foresters for any type of forest management activities.
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Forestry GIS Data
Copyright and acceptable use: Users are responsible for reviewing copyright and acceptable use conditions to ensure appropriate use of this data and to avoid copyright infringement. DNR Legal Notices are also available to view. Copies of the…