Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin DNR publication, Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin, written for land and water conservation planners and managers, administrators, researchers, educators, students, landowners, and others interested in Wisconsin’s natural resources has been updated and released. The Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin is a compilation of ecological, social, and economic information about Wisconsin’s 16 distinct ecological landscapes that can help identify, locate, and sustain Wisconsin’s ecological resources.
Tom and Margaret Culbert
By Margaret & Tom Culbert Our woodlands, located in Holcombe, include a 40-acre mixed hardwood forest that backs up against some 2,000 acres of Chippewa County land. We were familiar with the property 25 years before we purchased it, as a friend of Margaret’s family bought the property in the late 1960s and Margaret’s father helped build the rustic A-frame cabin that has become our traditional deer hunting meeting place.
Fauerbach Condolences
Michael Fauerbach, Hurley – passed away January 12, 2019. Memorials may be directed in Mike’s name to the Hurley Education Foundation, www.hurley.k12.wi.us/page/182 or ICORE (Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts) with the note “In honor of Mike for the Bike Trail” https://ironcountyoutdoors.org/make-a-donation/.
Ash Log Harvesting
USDA Biological Control Facility Seeks Ash Trees for Parasitoid Production. Landowners Support Program to Combat the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Countless landowners have donated their ash trees to support the parasitoid production facility in Brighton Michigan, what about you?
Edson Condolences
Jane Edson, Eau Claire – passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. A Charter and Life member of WWOA, she was active in the Chippewa Valley Chapter along with her deceased husband, Jack, a Past President of WWOA. They loved their woodlands and were the 1993 Regional Tree Farmers of the Year. Memorials may be directed to Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, PO Box 285, Stevens Point, WI 54481; Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek,…
Timber Theft Alert
The WI DNR has contacted WWOA to alert us of timber thefts of young aspen and paper birch in the following areas: Southern Oneida Co. Northeastern Lincoln Co. Northern Langlade Co. Forest Co. These thefts are occurring on private and public lands. Thieves are harvesting young stands of aspen and birch, generally in the 1-2.5″ diameter sizes.
Ziebell Condolences
Carol Ziebell, Waupaca – passed away Saturday April 20, 2019. Carol & Wayne Ziebell have been longtime members of WWOA. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 24 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1120 Evans Street, Waupaca WI.
Slowinski Condolences
Judy Slowinski, Stevens Point – passed away April 18, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24 at Holy Spirit Parish, 838 Fremont Street, Stevens Point WI.
Tree seedlings have a good reason to shirk their parents
In the study of forests, a central mystery has long stood unsolved: The seed that falls far from the tree does a whole lot better in life than the seed that stays close. Though scientists have never fully understood the reasons behind this pattern, they believe that something about the soil of an adult tree makes it unfriendly to seeds of the same species.
Gifts versus Inheritances – Is there a difference?
Is there a difference between Gifting and Inheriting land? Click here to find out. Thinking about what will happen to your land after you are gone is often a subject that people would rather avoid. There are two main ways to transfer ownership of your land to a loved one without selling it. They are “Gifting” and “Inheriting”. The terms seem pretty similar, but unknowingly can have major impacts on your loved one’s taxes.