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Apr062020

Identifying and treating invasive species in the spring

April 6, 2020Invasive Plants, Tree and invasive plant identificationforest health, invasives, protectionLauren Larsen

With the recent Safer at Home Act many of us are looking for ways to pass the time and keep our children and families active and healthy. What better way to pass the time than toRead More…

Mar062020

If a person bathes in the forest, and no one is around to see it, did it really happen?

March 6, 2020Recreationrecreation, winter, woodlandsLauren Larsen

According to Web MD and National Geographic, yes, it did really happen! But wait, what exactly is forest bathing? Forest bathing (shrinrin-yoku) is the act of ‘bathing’ or basking in the forest using your senses. WhenRead More…

Feb052020
landowner and forester

Who are those NRCS folks and what can they do for me?

February 5, 2020Assistance available to youBill Klase

I was talking recently with a landowner about some of the projects they had in mind for their property.  As is the case with many of the folks I work with, they had projects that requiredRead More…

Jan022020
hazelnut

The right shrubs for the right habitat for the wildlife you are looking to attract

January 2, 2020Increasing wildlife and their habitatBill Klase

In a previous article, we discussed some of the basics for how to choose which wildlife trees and shrubs to plant.  For this article, I would like to share more specific details about several shrubs, whyRead More…

Nov072019
credit: northernwoodlands.org

Protect Your Planted Trees This Winter

November 7, 2019Plant and maintain new treesKris Tiles

We have moved into November and a sacred holiday to Wisconsinites is approaching… deer hunting. For those of us particularly interested in trees, this is one important management tool for protecting young trees. As the snowRead More…

Oct162019
Chainsaw operator

So, you think you know all about your chainsaw, huh?

October 16, 2019Art and science of harvesting trees, Safety in the woodsBill Klase

Chainsaws are powerful tools that make the felling and processing of trees easy.  We tend to forget how dangerous these tools can be if used improperly and without safety equipment.  Take a moment to test yourRead More…

Sep242019
mushroom

Mushrooms – Not all of them are created equal

September 24, 2019Forest HealthBill Klase

In a previous article, I discussed insects that are attacking our trees and I wanted to follow up with a discussion of the common fungi or mushrooms growing in our woods.  Just like the insects, someRead More…

Aug212019
tent caterpillars

Native Insects Damaging our Trees

August 21, 2019Forest HealthBill Klase

If you have spent any amount of time in the woods, you have undoubtedly noticed damage to trees caused by insects.  The damage could be in the leaves or the stem, under the bark or inRead More…

Aug092019
Landowner using tree key

Explore Your Woods Together

August 9, 2019General, Tree and invasive plant identificationKris Tiles

Our job as Extension Forestry Educators is to serve as interpreters of the language of forest management. Even that term itself, forest management, feels foreign to many woodland owners. Admittedly, sometimes I miss the mark, likeRead More…

Apr012019

Engaging the Next Generation: Let’s Get Kids Outside! by Jamie Nack

April 1, 2019Increasing wildlife and their habitat, Planning for the future of your forest, RecreationBill Klase

Imagine my delight, when my daughters (9 and 11) complained about not being able to go outside during the polar vortex back in February.  School had been cancelled due to the extreme cold and we wereRead More…

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