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Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt
April brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state, and as a result, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July. What you can’t see can kill a tree.
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Celebrate Citizen Science Month By Volunteering To Monitor Wisconsin’s Amazing Natural Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Citizen Science Month, honoring the volunteers in scientific research and monitoring.
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Notice Of Prehearing Conference
The State of Wisconsin Division of Hearings and Appeals will hold a prehearing conference.
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Wisconsin NRB Virtual Meeting April 14
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually for the April board meeting to consider several proposed emergency rules and donations.
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Nearly 40,000 Acres Of Private Land Will Open To Turkey Hunters
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nearly 38,000 acres of private land will be open for public access to hunters this turkey season thanks to a partnership between the department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS).
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DNR Continues Partnership With USDA To Manage Wolf Conflicts
With the recent delisting of wolves from the federal endangered species list, some livestock farmers and pet owners are wondering how this change affects Wisconsin’s wolf conflict program. While the delisting has prompted some changes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services (USDA-Wildlife Services) remains the first point of contact for reporting all wolf conflict incidents.
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DNR Working With Multiple Agencies To Remove Invasive Carp From Mississippi River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and neighboring state and federal agencies will conduct an intensive invasive carp removal effort in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River near La Crosse beginning April 5. The innovative Modified Unified Method (MUM) combines netting and herding techniques to drive and concentrate invasive carp from a large area of water into a small zone for removal.
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Urban Tree Planting Resources
The following resources will help you select and plant trees in urban environments. To learn more about reforestation, please visit our tree planting tips page.
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Armillaria Root Disease
Armillaria (Armillaria spp.) root disease is a fungal infection that is widely distributed throughout the range of tree species and herbaceous shrubs in Wisconsin. Hundreds of plant species are susceptible to Armillaria infection, particularly when…
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Wisconsin Local Use Dimension Lumber Grading
The Wisconsin Local Use Dimension Lumber (WLUDL) grading certification was established under state statute 2007 Wisconsin Act 208. The purpose of this certification is to allow the use of locally milled dimension lumber in one- and two-family…