Forest Health
- Hearing/Meeting
July Council on Forestry Meeting
The Governor's Council on Forestry will be meeting to discuss: Build Back Better Coalition, Marketing Roadmap Update, Funding Committee Update, Workforce Innovation Grant, Open Forum for Council Members, Legislative Updates, State Forester Updates…
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Protect Your Valuable Ash Trees Against Emerald Ash Borer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners with healthy, valuable ash trees to treat them with insecticide this spring to protect against emerald ash borer. The pest is currently the most damaging threat to trees in Wisconsin, killing more than 99% of the ash trees it infests.
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DNR Awards $90,000 Urban Forestry Grants To Five Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has recently awarded a total of $90,000 to five Wisconsin communities to support urban forestry projects. These funds were made available through a United States Forest Service grant.
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Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt
As April brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July. What you can’t see can kill a tree.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Forestry Meeting - Day 2
The Council on Forestry will hold virtual meetings via Zoom on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23.
- Hearing/Meeting
Council on Forestry Meeting - Day 1
The Council on Forestry will hold virtual meetings via Zoom on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Interim Forest Management Plan For Wildcat Mountain State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment now through Feb. 18, 2022 on an interim forest management plan for a portion of Wildcat Mountain State Park in Vernon County.
- Hearing/Meeting
Silviculture Guidance Team (SGT) March Meeting
This is the March meeting of the Silviculture Guidance Team.
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Forest Health Annual Reports
The DNR forest health team works to prevent, detect and control Wisconsin's forest pests, particularly invasive plants, insects and diseases that jeopardize trees and ecosystems. Through research, forest management guidance and education and…
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DNR Improving Forested Land In Rowan Creek Fishery Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues its work improving the forested land that houses popular hiking trails in the portion of Rowan Creek Fishery Area immediately west of the Village of Poynette.