Learn about Wisconsin forestry by exploring the topics below and by visiting the Division of Forestry publications catalog, external news site and forestry videos. View full topic list.

The Division of Forestry administers programs that protect and sustain these forested lands throughout the state, combining technical and financial assistance, planning, research, technology, education and policy to help meet the many demands on the forest both today and for many years to come.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry provides a suite of tools and resources to assist private and industrial foresters. The resources below are intended for those engaged in actively managing Wisconsin's forests.

Looking for guidance from a professional forester? Select the county where your land is located and any services or certifications required by the foresters to view the names of DNR and Cooperating Foresters that are available to help.

Appointed by the Governor, the Wisconsin Council on Forestry is a diverse group of forestry community leaders who support Wisconsin's efforts to achieve sustainable forestry. The Council was created by State Statute 26.02 in July 2002 to advise the Governor, legislature, Department of Natural Resources and other state agencies on a host of ...

2024年10月21日 · This summer, the DNR rolled out the new Public Access Lands web map. This new web mapping application consolidates various types of public access land information. It also incorporates open Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL) properties and replaces the previous Private Forest Lands Open for Public Recreation application.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging property owners to examine their property for spongy moth egg masses and plan for action this spring if needed. Each spongy moth egg mass contains hundreds of eggs that will hatch into hungry, leaf-eating caterpillars this spring.

Wisconsin's forests are facing many challenges as a result of a variety of stress factors, including introduced destructive forest pests, other invasive plant species, deer overbrowsing, the impacts of extreme weather and other climate-driven stresses, and the impacts of unsustainable management practices.

The first place you can turn for advice about caring for your woodland is the local DNR forester. Each county in Wisconsin has a DNR forester available to assist and meet with you on your land for a property walk-through.

2025年1月8日 · Hot off the digital presses, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has made its 2024 Forest Health Annual Report ready for review and download. This year’s edition contains 58 pages of reporting on forest health issues throughout Wisconsin, detailing methods employed by the DNR and other agencies to control pests and diseases.