Publications and Reports

The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail

The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail is your invitation to observe the fascinating and diverse world of wildlife that exists in every corner of the state. A series of five highway-based viewing guides, each highlighting a unique ecosystem of…

Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunting

Fatality Summary, Annual Reports and Incident Reporting

Crash Incident ReportsEach year, the Department of Natural Resources maintains a summary of fatal incidents in the Fatality Summaries. In addition, the Annual Program Report contains information regarding registration, safety tips, number of safety…

County Forest Monitoring

The following historical records track county forest work projects and timber sales:

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.

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…

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…

Storm Damage to Forests

Natural disturbance events such as tornadoes, straight line winds, hailstorms and flooding wreak havoc on the best of forest management plans. They can also result in major economic losses and create significant forest management problems. Some…

Forest Habitat Type Classification System

Forest Habitat Type Classification is a site classification system based on the identification of repeatable patterns in understory vegetation. Habitat types enable forest managers to characterize site potential, disturbance regimes and successional…

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…