Forestry
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Getting Started in Your Woods
Are you a new landowner, or new to forestry, and not sure where to start? We're here to help. Learn how to care for your woods, where to go for help from professional foresters, programs and incentives for landowners and other essential topics.…
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Wood Utilization and Replanting
Wood Utilization Urban wood utilization, the process of recycling dead tree material, is not a novel notion. However, with the introduction of emerald ash borer (EAB), it has become more prevalent. Before utilizing the ash in a community, review…
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Additional Resources
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Detection and Management
DetectionTo understand the scale of your current or future EAB infestation, including the diversity and health of your urban forest, conduct a tree inventory. Tree inventories could be conducted quickly only for ash trees or more holistically for…
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Local Authority and Management Responsibility
In addition to having a good tree ordinance, a nuisance ordinance enables communities to enforce issues related to trees and public safety. A few examples are listed below. Review these guidelines for writing tree ordinances [PDF exit DNR] before…
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Forestry Publications
All Forestry publications are available online for viewing and downloading. Suggested search terms Fire Forest health Forest management Forestry BMPs Forestry outreach State forests Tree planting Urban forests Woodland owners Further…
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Storm Damage to Forests
Managing storm damaged woods [PDF] (adapted by William Klase, UWEX Educator). Help from professional foresters Here are a few tips to consider when dealing with independent contractors.
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Storm Damage to Forests
The threat of wildfire is very real in Wisconsin. Many acres of dead and dying trees, brush and other vegetation make this threat even greater. While you work to remove the storm-damaged debris on your property, take time to guard against the…
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Storm Damage to Forests
Review the information below and contact your local DNR forester to discuss your management options in more detail.
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Storm Damage to Forests
Follow these steps when encountering storm damage. Conduct a thorough damage assessment and consider salvage harvest If physically possible, walk entire property. Be sure to wear your hard hat and other safety gear. Make a simple map showing the…