Resources for Property Boundaries

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A tree trunk with blue painted markings on it

It’s A Beautiful Day to Be Neighborly

In this blog post, we talk about the many reasons why it is a good idea to get to know your woodland neighbors. By this, we do actually mean people, not the wildlife in your woods. Your neighbor(s) can be a great resource, and there are good reasons to start your relationship with them on […]

Know Your Property Boundaries

Knowing the exact location of your property boundaries and corners can help to resolve disputes with your neighbors.

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.

Various trees in a forest

Measuring distances in your woods using your pace

You don’t need to use a tape measure or GPS unit to find out how far you walked. You can do that easily by counting the number of steps you take

A Compass

Ode to a compass

A compass is a simple yet powerful tool for navigating in the forest.

Old fence line

Trees, Fences, and Good Neighbors

The ownership of trees that grow on property lines and those that fall across property lines can be contentious, but there are ways to simply and easily resolve this.

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What do the different paint colors mean?

Each color has a specific use and needs to be recognized by the landowner, forester and logger