In previous posts, we recommended that landowners get out into their woods to keep an eye on any changes that might be taking place, whether that be changes to the health of your trees or boundary problems. You can also keep track of physical changes to your trees by watching them grow and change over […]
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How to monitor birds on your property
I saw my first robin last week. And I’ve been hearing cranes. I love spring, and what it brings back to us, or we hope it brings back to us. Many landowners report bird watching as a favorite activity in their woods. Do you know what birds are using your woods and trees? Are there […]
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 […]
How do trees and forests grow?
This month we are going to get our hands dirty by digging into how trees grow and how trees interact in a forest. My quest is to help you understand how it ties to the trees you see in your woods, and why the types of trees changes over time. Understanding tree biology is also […]
Counting crawling critters
When we talk to landowners about their property, they often share with us trail camera photos of bears or list the birds they saw or heard. Wildlife is a common interest for many woodland owners. Although less cute and cuddly, amphibians are a vital part of the ecosystem and the wildlife food web in your […]
Legal issues for landowners
In a previous post , Bill talked about the importance of regularly walking your property boundaries. He specifically referenced a fence issue, and talking with one’s neighbor to resolve any potential disputes before they get too big. There are other reasons to monitor your boundaries and your woodlands in general, so today we’ll touch on […]
Online Resources for Woodland Owners
It’s the holidays, and in case you haven’t noticed, they are pushing electronics of all kinds. Hopefully, in a future post we’ll share some forestry apps for tablets and smartphones. We are just starting to delve into some of these, so if you have used one, we’d love some input on what to check out […]
Mapping your property
We’ve been getting some more rain around the state recently, and hopefully snow is right around the corner. So think of this blog post as what to do on a rainy day when you are stuck inside. Think of this “down time” as an opportunity to organize your upcoming plans for your woodland, and put […]
Recreation and Invasive Pests
As the mosquitoes start to disappear, and the leaves begin their fall beauty, we may be hitting our woods more frequently for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling or ATVing. But do you know what may be hitchhiking along with you? Many of the exotic plants, insects and diseases invading our woods are fairly immobile until we […]