Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association Our Beginnings… The Christmas tree industry existed well before the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association (WCTPA) came into existence. In fact, Wisconsin for many years prior to the establishment of the Association produced Christmas trees from natural stands of Balsam, Fir, Spruce, and Pine. With the establishment of large plantations…
Read MoreWho is participating DNR Forestry – 100 YearsThe first state forester for Wisconsin began work on February 1, 1904, starting a 100-year journey of the state forestry program. Read about the history of the state forestry program in Wisconsin at: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/forestry/ Wisconsin Nursery Associationhttp://www.wislf.org/ Wisconsin Society of American Foresters – 85 YearsThe profession of forestry…
Read MorePractices Study The 2013 Wisconsin Forestry Practices Study–begun in January 2014–is a two-year comprehensive study of WDNR forestry and forest fire prevention practices. Read More… Forestry Summit The 2013 Governor’s Forestry Economic Summit brought together Wisconsin’s most engaged and knowledgeable forest stakeholders to share information from all sectors of the industry. Read More… Invasive BMPs…
Read MoreThe American Tree Farm System Wisconsin Program The Tree Farm program combines education, recognition, certification and a bit of socialization to create the most popular landowner organization in the nation . “Kill The Thing Before It Spreads”That’s a quote by the then chief of the US Forest Service, Lyle Watts. He uttered it in 1941.…
Read MoreGrowing Wisconsin’s Future Held on December 12 and 13 in Madison, Wisconsin, the Governor’s Forestry Economic Summit was an invite-only event to bring together Wisconsin’s most engaged and knowledgeable forest industry stakeholders to learn and share information from all sectors of the industry. From private and public forest management trends and concerns to participation in…
Read MoreCounty Forests Whether it’s canoeing, fishing, or cross-country skiing, County Forests are playing an increasingly important role in Wisconsin outdoor recreation. State Forests Encompassing over 490,000 acres of publicly owned forests, Wisconsin’s State Forests are governed by the principles of sustainable forestry to provide ecological, economic, social, and cultural benefits to all. National Forest National…
Read MoreTrees For Tomorrow History www.treesfortomorrow.com Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) is an independent, nonprofit natural resource specialty school which uses a combination of field studies and classroom presentations to teach conservation values as well as demonstrate the benefits of contemporary resource management. Trees For Tomorrow is also the story of how once abandoned farms and burned…
Read MoreWisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame John Allen Beale1919-1976 Professional forester, administrator and leader in Wisconsin and national forestry, John Beale is recognized with distinction. Beginning his career as a forester for state of Wisconsin Conservation Department, he later served as Chief State Forester and is credited for the development of new and innovative public forest…
Read MoreWisconsin ForestryHall of Fame The Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame was founded in 1984 by a group of public and private forestry organizations to recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to the practice and progress of forestry in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Society of American Foresters is the sustaining agency of the organization.Members of the Wisconsin…
Read MoreThe Advisory Committee met five times in 2007. As the committee worked through decisions, representatives followed the following guiding principles for a cohesive working group. Advisory Committee Representatives This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – Great Lakes Forest Alliance This email address is being protected from…
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