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DNR Forestry Program Funding Jeopardized by Governor’s Budget
W.W.O.A. ALERT The DNR Forestry Program has been an important partner with the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association since WWOA’s founding in 1979. Governor Walker’s budget proposal to eliminate the Wisconsin Forestry Mil Tax and shift DNR Forestry funding to general purpose revenues (GPR) will jeopardize this stable funding source which has supported the DNR Forestry Program for almost 100 years. WWOA strongly opposes the elimination of the Forestry Mil Tax and encourages those interested in the stewardship…
End of Frozen Road Period and Start of Class II Road Restrictions Begin
This announcement was originally created by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and is being distributed by the Great Lakes Timber Professional Association (GLTPA) The frozen road declaration ends and spring thaw and class II restrictions begin in zones 3, 4, and 5 on Saturday, February 18th, 2017, at 12:01 a.m.
Conservation Congress Hearings set for Monday, April 10
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress will will hold its election of county delegates in each county. Upon completion of the delegate elections, the joint Spring Department of Natural Resources Rule and Informational Hearing and Conservation Congress County Meeting will convene on Monday, April 10, 2017. These meetings are held in each county across Wisconsin starting at 7:00 pm.
Public meetings set on changes to northern forest master plans
The public will have a second opportunity at upcoming open house meetings and open office hours to review and comment on proposed changes to master plans for several northern forests.
DNR Proposes Major Changes in Field Forester Operations that Affect Private Landowners
At its January meeting, the Council on Forestry was briefed on the DNR’s Division of Forestry reorganization plans. In her presentation, Carmen Harden, Forest Management Bureau Director, described how the Forestry Division intends to change how field foresters will interact with private woodland owners. READ MORE
Jon Fox
Jon Fox currently studies forestry at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. His interest in forestry has deep roots, having grown up on 16 acres of woodlands in Dane county. His parents bought the property in the late 1980s, and have been caring for its woodlands, since. Jon has always been engaged with his family’s woodlands, working alongside his dad to remove invasive species and manage their property for wildlife and hunting.
Echolocator: Wisconsin Bat Program
Interested in learning more about Wisconsin’s Bat Program? Read the latest issue of Echolocator for more information.
Reznichek Condolences
Nancy Reznichek, Antigo – passed away January 8, 2017.
Zaug Condolences
WWOA Past President Dale Zaug, Marion – passed away January 18, 2017. Zaug served on WWOA’s Board of Directors from 2002-2008. He served as Vice President from 2003-05, President from 2005-07 and Past President at 2007-08.
How To Prevent Timber Theft
By Jodi Henke There is tremendous value in timber. It can fund your dreams or become a legacy for your grandchildren. It can also bring out thieves. Jesse Randall, Extension forester with Iowa State University, says timber prices have been high, which means an uptick in thefts. “Every week we get calls that say, ‘I’m missing trees. I know the neighbor logged, but now my trees are missing,’ ” he says.