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Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Bayfield Co

Mar 18, 2022

In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has detected emerald ash borer (EAB) for the first time in Bayfield County. A resident reported this ash tree-killing beetle in the city of Bayfield on March 2 and it was confirmed to be EAB by USDA-APHIS on March 11.

“Into the Outdoors- Heroes of the Forest” Television Program

Mar 16, 2022

The upcoming episode of the 17-time Emmy Award winning television show, “Into the Outdoors,” will feature forestry careers at the WDNR. Titled “Heroes of the Forest,” the episode airs March 19-20 across Wisconsin, and will be available online starting March 21. Check here for your local air times. The episode is targeted towards young people interested in natural resources, and will explore the career opportunities available with the WDNR.

DNR Accepting Entries for 2023 State Park and Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Contest

Mar 9, 2022

The WDNR is calling for entries from Wisconsin high school students for the 2023 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest. The contest is open to all high school aged students attending public, private or parochial schools, as well as homeschooled students. Vehicle admission stickers provide access to the many state parks, forest and recreational areas across Wisconsin. Entries are being accepted through April 30, 2022.

Help Protect Wood Turtles at Tax Time

Mar 9, 2022

Wood Turtles are an important and threatened species in Wisconsin. According to the WDNR, researchers in a multi-year, multi-state research project discovered that females of this species travel as far as 4 to 5 miles to lay their eggs, and have an internal “GPS” that guides them to their same nesting sites year after year!

Calling All Teachers – Wheels to Woods Funding Available

Mar 5, 2022

The Wisconsin Society of American Foresters (WI-SAF) Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee announces a call for applications for Kindergarten through Twelfth grade (K-12) school assistance for transportation to a school forest, public forest, or forest products facility through the Wheels to Woods program. Wheels to Woods grants will fund up to $350 per trip to give young people experience and exposure to forests and/or forest product processing facilities.

Dept of Transportation announces end to Frozen Road Period for Zones 4 and 5

Mar 4, 2022

The Frozen Road Period ends and Class II and Posted Roads restrictions begin in Zones 4 and 5 Friday, March 4, 2022, at 12:01 AM CS​T. The Frozen Road Period remains in effect in Zones 1 through 3​. The frozen road declaration is normally in effect from mid December to late February or early March.

Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Lincoln Co

Mar 1, 2022

In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has detected emerald ash borer (EAB) for the first time in Lincoln County. This ash tree-killing beetle was found at multiple locations in the city of Tomahawk and on county forest land in the town of Harrison on January 31.

Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2021 Tax Year

Feb 15, 2022

Tax season is upon us once again! The USDA and U.S. Forest Service have released a helpful collection of tax tips for woodland owners, including examples for common situations you may run into throughout the year that can affect your taxes, as well as deductions and other incentives that you may qualify for. This information is intended to assist woodland owners and tax preparers for the 2021 tax year.

WWOA updates By-Laws at 2021 Annual Meeting

Nov 4, 2021

WWOA members met for the Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Hudson.  More than 180 members gathered for the meeting.  While WWOA in person activities were suspended until May 1, 2021 due to COVID-19, President Randy Cooper noted how nice it was to be together at the Annual Meeting after not holding a meeting in 2020.

$25 Rebate On Endangered Resources License Plates

Oct 26, 2021

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Bat Week Oct. 24-31 by offering a $25 rebate on new purchases of the Endangered Resources license plate now through Dec. 31, 2021. Sales from the Endangered Resources license plate help protect Wisconsin’s rare species in need such as the state’s native cave bat population.