Figuring out what your kids would like to get out of your woodland is the first step in getting them passionate about it. My sister and her husband purchased some forested property in Vernon County a few years ago, and would spend most of their time there if they could. They were originally looking for […]
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Tips for involving the next generation in the tree farm
(Guest Article by: Clint Bentz) The best fertilizer for the land is the footsteps of the owners. This piece of advice was given to me years ago by a 5th generation family forest landowner and I have taken it to heart. What this really means is that you can’t truly love or care for […]
Its All in the Planning
Did you know that there are about 276,000 woodland owners in Wisconsin, and according to a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources study, about 60% are 55 years or older? About 49% of woodland owners are already retired. In addition to planning for your retirement, are you planning for the future of your woodlands? Believe it […]
Passing the Land on to Others
Family members are invited to participate in activities like deer hunting, and asked to help with tree planting and harvesting. But more often then not, their input is not looked for when decisions are being made regarding the management of the woodlot. Many times they are turned off by the phrase “my woods”, when they […]