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Division leadership confirmed
Chief State Forester Fred Souba, Jr. completed another significant step in the DNR Division of Forestry reorganization with the appointment of the leadership team. Earlier this year, Souba changed the administrative structure of the Division to help improve efficiencies and better align staff with the future of the Division’s strategic direction implementation. READ MORE ...
Event will highlight wood-based construction
The Wisconsin DNR, in partnership with the Wisconsin Wood Marketing Team, Forest Stewards Guild, and the American Institute of Architects, will host a seminar on September 20, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin to highlight wood-based construction, mass timber products, applicable building codes, and case studies on how wood technologies can be a sustainable, cost-effective solution for tackling modern design needs. READ MORE ...
DNR helps fight fires outside of Wisconsin
The 60 Wisconsin DNR personnel and six engines that helped on out-of-state wildland fires this summer created a win-win scenario for all involved. Not only was the assistance of tremendous value on the 14 fires in six states and two Canadian provinces, but these assignments provided valuable training and experience for DNR employees. READ MORE ...
Collect seeds in Wisconsin for us
The DNR reforestation program relies heavily on members of the public to collect seeds for us. We offer guidance for those interested in becoming seed collectors. READ MORE...
No vehicle access to Lake Superior landing
If you are planning to spend time during these last summer weekends on Wisconsin’s northern-most state forest, be aware that the boat landing at the mouth of the Brule River is closed. Paddling the Bois Brule River, however, has not been impacted by this closure. READ MORE...
Wettest year ever in Wisconsin
January through July 2017 was the wettest Wisconsin has experienced in the 123 years data has been collected. The average across the state was 25.25 inches, which is 7.14 inches above average according to the National Weather Service. Floods and other storm damage have occurred to forests and urban trees in many areas of Wisconsin. READ MORE...
What is causing hardwood species to appear off-color?
Numerous issues are causing various hardwood species to become off-color this summer. READ MORE...
Wisconsin Community Tree Map released
A recently-released mapping application provides a new way of viewing and learning about trees in your community. Wisconsin Community Tree Map is a browser-based application that maps community tree inventories. The application is one of a variety of tools to help assess and raise awareness across the state about the species diversity, age, size, health and utility of urban forests.
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Preparing your site for tree planting
Now is a great time to plan for tree planting next spring and site preparation is a critical component of that planning. READ MORE...
New way of implementing tax law programs
The Division of Forestry has consolidated the forest tax law programs (Managed Forest Law and Forest Crop Law) and associated work into fewer positions under a new Tax Law section. This section will focus on the tax law programs, allowing us to better meet our customers’ needs. READ MORE...
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