FITCHBURG, Wis. — Wisconsin has a long and storied tradition of regulated gun deer hunting, going back to 1851. There have been many changes over the years, but none more dramatic as those experienced by hunters during the 1990s and early 21st century. 1834 – Lafayette County, first reported crop damage by deer. 1851 –…
Read MoreBest Management Practices for Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species by Outdoor Recreation Activities in Wisconsin Invasive Species have been called a “catastrophic wildfire in slow motion” and are a profound threat to Wisconsin’s forests. Recreational users of Wisconsin’s forests are taking an active role in halting the spread of invasive species by participating in…
Read MoreThe 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 Forestry Hall of Fame…
Read MoreIn a 2006 natural oak regeneration survey of foresters (61 respondents, 87% were DNR Foresters), a broad array of questions regarding oak regeneration were asked. Only one question addressed deer: “If the desired stocking of established natural oak regeneration was not achieved, what factors do you think contributed to the failure?” Respondents were asked to…
Read MoreWelcome to WisconsinForestry.org, a virtual information bridge to the sustainable management of the 16-million acres of forests and the urban forest canopy throughout Wisconsin. This site, sponsored by the Wisconsin Council on Forestry, serves as a gateway to information about Wisconsin forests and the work of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry. Appointed by the Governor,…
Read MoreExclosures have been erected by many individuals as part of formal studies and as demonstrations. Deer exclosures have been used to demonstrate browsing impacts in the Lake States since at least the 1950’s. Long-term maintenance of exclosures is necessary, but difficult to sustain. Exclosures consistently demonstrate the impacts of herbivory on plant composition and growth.…
Read MoreWelcome to WisconsinForestry.org, a virtual information bridge to the sustainable management of the 16-million acres of forests and the urban forest canopy throughout Wisconsin. This site, sponsored by the Wisconsin Council on Forestry, serves as a gateway to information about Wisconsin forests and the work of the Wisconsin Council on Forestry. Appointed by the Governor,…
Read MoreUrban Forestry Best Management Practices for Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Species Invasive species impact Wisconsin’s urban forests by decreasing biodiversity and reducing benefits that forests provide, while burdening communities with exorbitant control costs. Our urban forests are comprised of all the trees, shrubs, groundcovers and associated vegetation in and around communities of…
Read MoreIn 2006, an assessment was made of 51 mixed hardwood-conifer CRP plantations. Plantations assessed were 10-16 years old and located in eight counties. In many plantations, deer browse has significantly impacted the growth and survival of hardwood seedlings. Preferential browsing of hardwoods has resulted in many plantations being dominated by conifers and overall stocking tends…
Read MoreBiennial Reports The Wisconsin state statute that created the Council on Forestry also charged the group with preparing a biennial report on the status of the state’s forest resources and forestry industry. The report is prepared in odd-numbered years for distribution to the governor and the appropriate standing committees of the state legislature. It covers…
Read More