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Get a free Forest Stewardship Plan

Are you having problems figuring out what steps you need to take with your woodland to get what you want out of it? Well then, have we got the deal for you!” We are starting a new project called Wisconsin Stewardship Plan Project (WSPP) to help you get a forest stewardship plan for your woodlands. […]

If you don’t know where you’re going, you might end up somewhere else

Setting clear goals and priorities can help create a game-plan for climate changeBy: Stephen Handler Changes Ahead As a forest landowner, you might be hearing more about the predictions for climate change in Wisconsin. Temperatures will likely continue to rise, especially in winter. Over the 21st century, winters will likely bring less ice cover and […]

Tips for involving the next generation in the tree farm

  (Guest Article by: Clint Bentz) The best fertilizer for the land is the footsteps of the owners. This piece of advice was given to me years ago by a 5th generation family forest landowner and I have taken it to heart. What this really means is that you can’t truly love or care for […]

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Current Events

Getting Things Done in Your Woods 2025

Tuesday, January 21

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Thursday, January 30

This free series of online classes will help you implement some of the activities you have to achieve your goals for your woodland. Register once for all the classes, and join them live or watch the recordings at a later date. Wildlife Monitoring Techniques Tuesday, January 21, 2025, noon to 1:30 PM CTHear from a UW–Madison […]

Fox Valley Woodland Owner’s Conference

Saturday, February 8

@La Sure’s Banquet Hall in Oshkosh, WI. JOIN US for the 2025 Fox Valley Woodland Owner’s Conference at La Sure’s Banquet Hall in Oshkosh, WI. We’ll start the morning with a hot breakfast and update from your local WDNR forest health specialist. Next up, we have two presentations about woodland invasive species management with a […]

Learn About Your Land – Polk County

Tuesday, February 11

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Tuesday, February 25

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