Publications and Reports
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Research publications
Science professionals working in the Bureau of Science Services routinely publish the results of their work in peer-reviewed journals and books produced by scientific societies and other publishers. They also make their findings available through…
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The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail
The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail is your invitation to observe the fascinating and diverse world of wildlife that exists in every corner of the state. A series of five highway-based viewing guides, each highlighting a unique ecosystem of…
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Sharp-tailed grouse hunting and management
Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved the Wisconsin 2024 Sharp-tailed Grouse Management Plan. The plan sets a course for how the DNR intends to manage sharp-tailed grouse and the…
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Fatality Summary, Annual Reports and Incident Reporting
Crash Incident Reports Each year, the Department of Natural Resources maintains a summary of fatal incidents in the Fatality Summaries. In addition, the Annual Program Report contains information regarding registration, safety tips, number of…
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County Forest Monitoring
The following historical records track county forest work projects and timber sales:
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Forms and Handbooks
Having trouble with a PDF? Visit the DNR PDF help page for troubleshooting solutions. Below are documents related to county forests, including applications, handbooks and timber sale notices.
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DNR Lands Certification
In 2004, 10 State Forests were endorsed for certification with just over 500,000 acres. In 2009, state parks, wildlife areas, fishery areas and natural areas added an additional 1 million acres of state-owned lands. DNR lands are recognized by both…
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County Forest Certification
Collectively, county forests in Wisconsin represent the largest public landholding in the state. A cooperative management framework between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the counties provides the opportunity for the county forest…
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Storm Damage to Forests
July 2019 severe storm events Recent storm events have led to severe storm damage in many areas across the state. An executive order [PDF exit DNR] declaring a state of emergency was issued for the series of storm events beginning on July 18, 2019,…
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Forest Habitat Type Classification System
Forest Habitat Type Classification is a site classification system based on the identification of repeatable patterns in understory vegetation. Habitat types enable forest managers to characterize site potential, disturbance regimes and successional…