Forest Health
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DNR Encourages Property Owners To Make Spongy Moth Treatment Plans Early
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging property owners to examine their trees for egg masses of spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) and plan ahead if control measures are needed.
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Prune Oak Trees In Winter To Help Prevent Oak Wilt
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin residents that now is the time to prune oak trees, as the risk of harmful pests spreading tree diseases, such as oak wilt, increases in the spring. Oak wilt is Wisconsin’s most destructive oak disease, killing thousands of healthy trees annually. It’s common in the lower two-thirds of the state and spreads farther north each year.
- Hearing/Meeting
EAB Operations and Communication meeting
This is a meeting of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Operations and Communication team.
- Hearing/Meeting
September Council On Forestry Meeting
The Governor's Council on Forestry will be meeting to discuss: Build Back Better Coalition, Open Forum for Council Members, County Forest Update, State Budget Update, Urban & Rural Forest Inventory Analysts & Urban Heat Island Project, Urban…
- Hearing/Meeting
September Council On Forestry Meeting
The Governor's Council on Forestry will be meeting to discuss: Build Back Better Coalition, Open Forum for Council Members, County Forest Update, State Budget Update, Urban & Rural Forest Inventory Analysts & Urban Heat Island Project, Urban…
- News
DNR's Newest Land Managers – Goats
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a special class of new land managers working at the Brule River State Forest. Goats.
- Hearing/Meeting
July Council on Forestry Meeting
The Governor's Council on Forestry will be meeting to discuss: Build Back Better Coalition, Marketing Roadmap Update, Funding Committee Update, Workforce Innovation Grant, Open Forum for Council Members, Legislative Updates, State Forester Updates…
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Protect Your Valuable Ash Trees Against Emerald Ash Borer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners with healthy, valuable ash trees to treat them with insecticide this spring to protect against emerald ash borer. The pest is currently the most damaging threat to trees in Wisconsin, killing more than 99% of the ash trees it infests.
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DNR Awards $90,000 Urban Forestry Grants To Five Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has recently awarded a total of $90,000 to five Wisconsin communities to support urban forestry projects. These funds were made available through a United States Forest Service grant.