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Jun302016
A tree with a fungal infection

Attack of the Fungi

June 30, 2016Forest Healthcankers, fungus, infection, oak wiltBill Klase

Learn how fungi and other diseases can kill your trees. In a previous article, I talked about how insects kill trees. Here I will cover how different fungi can kill trees. Let me start by sayingRead More…

Jun062016
Forester visiting a woodland

Financial Assistance for Woodland Owners

June 6, 2016Assistance available to youforest managementKris Tiles

I just got off the phone with Mike. Mike is a landowner in Marathon County who just purchased some property, and was floundering a bit with where to start. He has 80 acres of land thatRead More…

Jun012016
Wooded fence line

Protect your trees with fencing

June 1, 2016Plant and maintain new treesdeer, fenceBill Klase

I just got off the phone with Mike. Mike is a landowner in Marathon County who just purchased some property, and was floundering a bit with where to start. He has 80 acres of land thatRead More…

May162016
fiddlehead-ferns

What’s going on in your woods (Spring edition)

May 16, 2016Products from the forest, Tree and invasive plant identificationKris Tiles

I’m in the middle of doing Learn About Your Land classes on the eastern side of the state right now, and this week’s class is all about “What’s in Your Woods”. Good time to be thinkingRead More…

Feb292016
Gravel trail into the woods with table rock water bars to direct water flow

Something in the Water

February 29, 2016Forest HealthBMPs, timber sale, tree plantingKris Tiles

The spring melt is on, and every hike lately means wet feet. We live along the Wisconsin River, so I’ve been thinking about where all that spring runoff goes. In Wisconsin, we have what are calledRead More…

Feb162016
Plastic wedge

Using wedges to fell trees

February 16, 2016Art and science of harvesting treesfelling, leaning, wedgeBill Klase

Wedges can help control the direction of trees falling even when they are leaning the wrong way. In a previous article, I talked about my use of wedges for bucking logs.  In this article I willRead More…

Dec302015
Checking a bird house

Five steps for new woodland owners

December 30, 2015Planning for the future of your forestbasis, boundaries, foresterKris Tiles

The New Year is just around the corner, and with it brings a host of resolutions. I’m not sure how many people still keep with this tradition though. This month, we offer 5 first steps forRead More…

Dec042015
Plastic wedge

Don’t get pinched

December 4, 2015Art and science of harvesting treeschainsaw, wedgeBill Klase

The use of this simple tool will make your work more efficient and less frustrating. OK, I admit it.  I have made some poor choices while using a chainsaw.  Many of them revolve around me beingRead More…

Nov062015
Sumac tree

Winter Phenology

November 6, 2015Recreationinventory, phenologyKris Tiles

“Keeping records enhances the pleasure of the search…”- Aldo Leopold Leaf pick-up is happening in our neighborhood this week, which means it is time to prepare for winter. In fact, we saw our first snow lastRead More…

Oct012015
A tree trunk with blue painted markings on it

What do the different paint colors mean?

October 1, 2015Art and science of harvesting treesboundaries, harvesting, paint, tree markingBill Klase

Ever wondered what all the trees painted in the woods was about? Each color has a specific use and needs to be recognized by the landowner, forester and logger. We are setting up a timber saleRead More…

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