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Berryhill Condolences
Barbara Berryhill, Nashville, IN – passed away January 29, 2017.
County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) Meetings
Contact: Kevin Wallenfang, 608-261-7589 Detailed information: County Deer Advisory Councils will review public input and form final deer herd population objectives and zone/deer management unit (DMU) boundary changes for their county that will be in effect through the 2020 deer hunting seasons. Monday, October 2 Pepin County – 5 p.m., Pepin County Government Center, 740 7th Ave.
Watch for oak wilt signs to help stop the spread of this tree-killing disease
Contact(s): Todd Lanigan, DNR forest health specialist, 715-839-1632; Don Kissinger DNR urban forester, 715-359-5793 MADISON — Each year, a tree-killing fungal disease strikes and kills thousands of oak trees in Wisconsin’s forests, woodlots and urban areas. Oak wilt is common in southern and central Wisconsin and is becoming increasingly abundant in northern counties. It is difficult to control once the disease takes hold and prevention steps need to be taken to slow the spread.
Sondalle Condolences
Kenneth Sondalle, Neshkoro – passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017.
DNR Invites Public to Participate in Bat Habitat Conservation Efforts
Cave-dwelling bat populations in Wisconsin are rapidly declining due to a fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome. Some species may soon be listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). In preparation for this listing, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is teaming up with the Michigan and Minnesota DNRs to develop a large-scale Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP).
Jack Rasmussen
What would you plant on a cleared 50 acre parcel? A veneer plantation? Well, that’s what WWOA member, Jack Rasmussen of St. Croix County, did, with a little push from his older brother, of course. Jack purchased the property in 1993. It was an open piece of land after having been enrolled in CRP following years of agriculture.
Become a Tree Seed Collector
The WI DNR Reforestation Program continues to purchase seed from private collectors. Over the years, our seedling demands have changed; thus, so does our need for seed. In 2017, WI DNR will be purchasing seeds for the following species: american hazelnut, american plum, black cherry, bitternut hickory, black walnut, butternut, shagbark hickory, sugar (hard) maple, and the following oaks – bur, red, swamp white, white.
Johnson Condolences
Eric Johnson, Clinton NY – passed away July 18, 2017. Eric was editor of Wisconsin Woodlands magazine starting with the Spring 2011 issue through Summer 2017 issue. His leadership and advice to the WWOA Publications Committee will be missed! He was looking forward to moving back to the family tree farm in Coloma and continuing his work on Wisconsin Woodlands.
Gotham Condolences
Carson Gotham, Holmen – passed away July 20, 2017. Carson had been a life member of WWOA.
New DNR Tax Law Section for MFL and FCL
From: WI DNR Forestry News As part of the DNR Strategic Alignment, the Division of Forestry has consolidated the tax law programs (Managed Forest Law and Forest Crop Law) and associated work into fewer positions under a new Tax Law section. This section will focus on the tax law programs, allowing us to better meet our customers’ needs. Within the new section, six staff are located in Madison: Tax Law Section Chief, Tax Law Administration Specialist, Tax…