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9.3.09

New book available: Woodland Stewardship, 2nd Edition

Woodland Stewardship: A Practical Guide for Midwestern Landowners, 2nd Edition was published by the University of Minnesota Extension for use by private woodland owners in the Upper Midwest. This revised 2nd... Read More »

6.10.09

WI COVERTS project signup deadline: June 15, 2009

Applications Due by June 15th Building on its success, the Wisconsin Coverts Project will be expanding to two workshops in 2009. Both workshops will be held at the beautiful Kemp... Read More »

5.8.09

Carbon trading and forests: Background and overview

By John DuPlissis, University of Wisconsin Extension Recently you may have heard people talking about “carbon credits,” “carbon trading,” “carbon sequestration,” and possibly even the “Kyoto Protocols.” These phrases and... Read More »

4.7.09

EAB discovered in Wisconsin, a mile from Minnesota

The following information was sent out by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) on April 7.  We’re developing information to help Minnesota woodland owners plan for the expected widespread ash... Read More »

4.7.09

Carbon credits and managed family forests: How it works

By John DuPlissis, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. As markets for Carbon Credits have emerged most of the focus for woodland owners has been on afforestation projects, the conversion of unforested... Read More »

10.8.08

Tomorrow's Wisconsin Woodland Owners

Yesterday, Wisconsin State Forester Paul DeLong announced the results of an important study on the future of Wisconsin’s 16 million acres of woodland.  As noted in DeLong’s letter, 60% of... Read More »

4.30.07

The four basic needs of Minnesota woodland wildlife

All wildlife have four basic needs: Food, water, cover (shelter), and space. As a woodland owner, planning your woodland stewardship activities with an eye to these general requirements, and... Read More »

4.30.07

Minnesota woodlands and wildlife: strategies and species

Remember the four basic needs of wildlife: food, water, cover, and space. Think about your landscape, including your neighbors’ properties and beyond. What is missing that your... Read More »

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