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    Wisconsin Assessment of Need

    The Wisconsin Assessment of Need is the primary program implementation document for the state, as required by the U.S.

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    Wisconsin's Continuous Forest Inventory (WisCFI)

    The Wisconsin Continuous Forest Inventory (WisCFI) collects and reports on the condition of Wisconsin's state forests in a statistically sound manner. The data is collected from a system of permanent plots to track forest conditions on an annual…

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    2020 Statewide Forest Action Plan

    The Statewide Forest Action Plan is a 10‐year strategic plan for the forestry community that spans 2020-2030. The document shares long‐term, comprehensive goals and strategies to help the forestry community refine how it will collectively invest…

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    Wisconsin's Statewide Forest Action Plan 2010

    The Statewide Forest Action Plan, finalized in 2010, is a 10-year strategic plan that guides the work of Wisconsin's forestry community. The plan is comprised of two parts, the Statewide Forest Assessment and the Statewide Forest Strategy. Together…

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    Germann Road Fire

    One of the largest wildfires to hit Wisconsin in over 33 years, the Germann Road Fire consumed 7,499 acres and destroyed 104 structures (23 of them residences) in the Towns of Gordon and Highland in Douglas County and the Town of Barnes in Bayfield…

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    Fire Program Assessment

    The Division of Forestry completed an assessment of the DNR fire program in early 2010. The purpose of the study was to determine how to allocate limited resources (staff and equipment) to best meet the mission of protecting life, property and…

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    Forest Products Resources

    Forest products technical guidesGrade Sawing [PDF]Hardwood Grade Sawing WebinarEdging and Trimming [PDF]Edging and Trimming Webinar

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    Forest Inventory and Industry Trends

    This page contains information on current conditions and trends in the forest products industry and in the forest resources of Wisconsin. These reports are produced annually or periodically by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources…

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    Forestry and the Wisconsin Economy

    The forest products industry in Wisconsin employed over 57,000 individuals and paid $4.5 billion in labor income. In 2022, the industry's total value of production was over $26.9 billion, with a value-added of $8.0 billion. The industry represented…

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    Reports and Additional Resources

    The following resources offer summarized data and analysis of Wisconsin’s urban forests as well as national resources relevant to the state. State resources Check out the Wisconsin Community Tree Map and the WisUFA program factsheet [PDF…

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