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Jan112011
Hunters in the woods

Passing the Land on to Others

January 11, 2011Protecting your investmentsheirs, legacy, ownership, planning, successionBill Klase

Family members are invited to participate in activities like deer hunting, and asked to help with tree planting and harvesting. But more often then not, their input is not looked for when decisions are being madeRead More…

Dec112010
Safely cutting a tree down with a chainsaw

Using a Chainsaw Safely and Efficiently

December 11, 2010Safety in the woodschainsaw, maintanence, protective gear, safetyBill Klase

Avoid mistakes and injuries while using your chainsaw by treating it with kindness and respect. My wife’s grandfather, who turns 100 years old this fall, has been working in the woods off and on for mostRead More…

Nov112010
Pine tree branch

Non-timber Forest Products: Part II Seeds and Boughs

November 11, 2010Products from the forestnon-timber forest products, NTFPKris Tiles

Just this past week, I saw a local florist advertising that they are now purchasing boughs (or branches from conifer trees). In fact, nationwide, the most frequently sold NTFP is boughs. The most common use forRead More…

Oct112010
Planting a tree

Building a Forest One Tree at a Time

October 11, 2010Plant and maintain new treesmaintanence, planting, preparation, protection, seedling careBill Klase

There is more to planting trees than “one to a hole, green side up”. I have planted a fair number of trees in the twenty some years I have been in this profession, and it isRead More…

Sep112010

Non-Timber Forest Products

September 11, 2010Products from the forestforest management, non-timber forest productsKris Tiles

As forestry educators, we often focus on timber sales (we want them to go well after all), but there are many more goods that can be harvested from woodlands for recreational or financial reasons. These goodsRead More…

Aug112010
House on the edge of a woodland area

Wildfire and your Woodland

August 11, 2010Forest Healthfuelbreaks, fuels, green, landscaping, trails, wildfireBill Klase

There are a number of simple things that any landowner can do to protect their home and property from damage from wildfires. My wife and I bought a home north of Rhinelander on a pretty dryRead More…

Jul112010
Wooded forest trail

Getting the most out of your forest trail

July 11, 2010Recreationcontours, erosion, network, roads, seeding, slope, trailsBill Klase

The keys to developing a trail and road network that meets your needs now and into the future. My wife’s grandfather is a retired farmer in the Tomah area with a small woodlot that he hasRead More…

Jun112010
Illustration of a forester

What Can a Forester do for You?

June 11, 2010Assistance available to youassistance, forest management, foresterKris Tiles

Forestry has changed little since this brochure was published in the 1960’s, but the role of a forester and what they can do for you, if anything, has broadened. It is important to consider a foresterRead More…

Jun112010

Resources for Woodland Owners

June 11, 2010Assistance available to youassistance, foresterKris Tiles

Over 57% of Wisconsin forests are owned by families, rather than public entities (federal, state, counties), tribes, and industry. This amounts to somewhere around 270,000 family woodlots in the state. The unfortunate part of this storyRead More…

May112010
Illustration of splitting wood with an axe

Splitting Wood for Firewood Safely and Efficiently

May 11, 2010Products from the forestchopping block, firewood, peeling, splittingBill Klase

Splitting wood by hand with a maul is one of the few tasks I look forward to and undertake with a great deal of satisfaction. Whether you are an old hand at splitting wood or not,Read More…

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