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Do your property taxes seem high?
There is a program that can reduce the tax rate on your woodland
Five steps for new woodland owners
Things you can do to protect your woodland investment
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 […]
Journaling changes in your woods
A journal will help you to keep track of the impacts to your woodland by the changes you make
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
Myths surrounding the Managed Forest Law Program
I have talked with many woodland owners about the financial programs available to them, and I learned that there are many misconceptions surrounding the DNR Forestry’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) Program. There is so much fear and misinformation surrounding MFL that, at times, I feel like I am defending it rather than touting its benefits.
Ode to a compass
A compass is a simple yet powerful tool for navigating in the forest.
Protecting your Legacy
A Wisconsin landowner’s guide to conservation-based estate planning Your land is part of your legacy. You have been a good steward of your land, carefully making decisions about its use. Planning what will happen to your land after you are gone is the next critical step of being a good steward. In fact, it may […]
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.
What can a Forester do for you?
A good forester is trained in the art and science of forest management, and can help you improve your forest for your needs and the forest’s needs. If you are considering a timber sale, working with a forester almost always guarantees you a better price for your wood.