Resources for Hazards

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A storm damaged tree with the top broken off

Dealing with storm damaged trees

Often a storm will leave a tangled mess of trees that require patience and special attention to clear safely and efficiently.

Plastic wedge

Don’t get pinched

The use of this simple tool will make your work more efficient and less frustrating.

Private property no trespassing sign

Legal issues for landowners

A few of the laws in Wisconsin that relate to woodland owners and use of property.

Cover of the pdf

Outdoor Hazards in Wisconsin

A guide to insects, plants, and wildlife

Poison Ivey - Online Virtual Flora of Wisconsin. 2017. http//:wisflora.herbarium.wisc.edu. Accessed on July 25

Pesky pests

Some of those insects and plants in your woods that cause the most headaches

A tree leaning on another tree

Safely felling problem trees

There are some simple things you can do get hung-up trees on the ground safely and efficiently.

storm damage to trees

Wind damage to trees

How trees are affected by high winds and snow/ice loads, how they respond, and what you can do to try and get your trees back to an upright position