Current woodland topics, classes, webinars, publications, and more to help you meet your goals.
Current Topics
Forest Carbon and Carbon Markets
Wisconsin forests hold over a billion metric tons of carbon—that’s equivalent to the annual carbon emissions from the energy use of nearly 500 million homes. Forest carbon credit programs are increasingly marketing to landowners with as little as 30-40 acres of woodlands, so now is a great time to learn about the science of forest carbon and the economics of carbon markets.
Search Your Woods for New Invasive Stiltgrass
Recently, a new invasive plant, Japanese stiltgrass, was spotted in Rock County. It makes wildfires more frequent and severe, alters nutrient cycling and soil microbes, and reduces wildlife habitat, all of which decreases biodiversity. Now is the time to search near you for stiltgrass and report it if you find it.
Beyond Timber: Growing and Gathering in Your Woods
Timber is far from the only product you can harvest from your woods. If you know what to look for, you can find and foster edibles, materials for crafts, seeds for plant propagation, and more. These non-timber forest products can be for personal use or for additional income. Learn about berries, nuts, firewood, and more.
Upcoming Events
Learn About Your Land – Rusk County
Tuesday, September 2
Tuesday, September 9
Tuesday, September 16
Tuesday, September 23
Learn About Your Land is a UW-Madison Extension Forestry program intended for Wisconsin woodland owners. The series of classes introduces landowners to forestry topics and local DNR foresters. These classes will be held in person and online in Ladysmith, WI. All classes will run 1.5 hours with the last 30 minutes reserved for YOUR QUESTIONS. […]
Learn About Your Land – Shawano County
Wednesday, October 1
Wednesday, October 8
Wednesday, October 15
Learn About Your Land is a UW-Madison Extension Forestry program intended for Wisconsin woodland owners. The series of classes introduces landowners to forestry topics and local DNR foresters. These classes will be held in person in Shawano, WI. All classes will run 1.5 hours with the last 30 minutes reserved for YOUR QUESTIONS. Registration is […]
Learn About Your Land – Door & Kewaunee Counties
Thursday, October 2
Thursday, October 9
Thursday, October 16
Learn About Your Land is a UW-Madison Extension Forestry program intended for Wisconsin woodland owners. The series of classes introduces landowners to forestry topics and local DNR foresters. These classes will be held in person in Sturgeon Bay, WI. All classes will run 1.5 hours with the last 30 minutes reserved for YOUR QUESTIONS. Registration […]