Current woodland topics, classes, webinars, publications, and more to help you meet your goals.
Current Topics
Forest Carbon and Carbon Markets
Wisconsin forests hold over a billion metric tons of carbon—that’s equivalent to the annual carbon emissions from the energy use of nearly 500 million homes. Forest carbon credit programs are increasingly marketing to landowners with as little as 30-40 acres of woodlands, so now is a great time to learn about the science of forest carbon and the economics of carbon markets.
Celebrate Forest Products Week
Join us in celebrating National Forest Products Week October 19–25, 2025! Forest products can include paper, lumber, maple syrup, building materials, and more! The Wisconsin forest products industry showcases sustainability and innovation as it contributes $41.4 billion to the economy and supports 124,500 jobs. Explore the events happening around the state and attend one near you!
Identifying and Managing Invasive Plants
People have introduced plants from all over the world to Wisconsin to add beauty, a new fruit, or a new food source for livestock. Most of these have been relatively harmless, but some of these plants can dramatically change the character of our forests—and not for the better. Learn how to identify and manage invasive plants in your woods.
Upcoming Events
Maple Hour: Ticks in the Sugarbush
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Susan Paskewitz, UW-Madison professor and researcher in the Medical Entomology Lab, joins the Maple Hour to talk about ticks in Wisconsin woodlands. We’ll look at ticks that could be found in a sugarbush, diseases they can carry, ways to prevent tick bites, and a tool you can use to help better understand ticks and prevent exposure. […]