Publications
- Overview of Wisconsin Forests
- Best Management Practices for Water Quality
- Fire Protection
- Forest Health Protection
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Gypsy Moth
- Karner Blue Butterfly
- Private Forestry
- State Forests
- Nursery and Tree Improvement
- Urban and Community Forestry
- Smart Forestry for Smart Growth
- Forest Products Utilization and Marketing
- Partners' Publications
Overview of Wisconsin Forests
- Forestry Books Available [exit DNR]
- "Every Root An Anchor: Wisconsin's Famous and Historic Trees" Book
- Forestry Management Guidelines
[PUB FR-226 2003] - Threatened
and Endangered Species in Forests of Wisconsin
[PUB FR-174] - Tree & Shrub Identification
[PDF, 2.6MB] [PUB FR-053] - Frequently Asked Questions
(general statistics)
- WI Forests
at the Millennium
[PUB FR-161] - WI Statewide
Forest Plan, Final Version [PDF, 3.6MB]
[PUB FR-299] - Forests are Fun
[PUB FR-073-2003, PDF, 368KB] - ˇLos Bosques son Lugares
de Diversión! (Forests Are Fun Activity Guide in Spanish)
[PUB FR-345-2006, PDF, 510 KB] - Sustaining Our Forest Resource - What is Your Role?
[PUB FR-117-2004, PDF, 1.3MB] - "Without Wood Where Would We Be"[PDF,
332K]
(Top entry from the 1996 statewide Forest Appreciation writing contest) - Wildcards
Best Management Practices for Water Quality
Go to Best Management Practices for Water Quality Section...
- Managing Wisconsin's Forested Shorelands [PDF, 188KB]
- Wisconsin's Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality: Field Manual [PDF, 7.4MB]
- Wisconsin's Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality: 1995 - 2005 [PDF, 496KB]
- Comparing Two Protocols for Monitoring Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality [PDF, 1.24MB]
- Forest Roads and Wetlands: Evaluating Your Options [PDF, 2.2MB]
Fire Protection
- Communities Compatible With Nature [PDF, 495KB]
- For the Firefighter: Firewise in Five Minutes [PDF, 6.9MB]
- Living With Fire [PUB FR-275 2006, PDF, 844KB]
- Proper Tree Pruning [PUB FR-256 2003, PDF, 1.6MB]
- New Tree Planting [PUB FR-184 2001, PDF, 256KB]
- Home Composting [PUB WA-072 2001, PDF, 159KB]
- In the Face of Change: Unplanned events may damage only a few trees or may devastate hundreds of acres [PUB FR-233 2003, PDF, 627KB]
- Spreading Like Wildfire [PUB FR-309 2005]
- Firewise Around Your Home
[PUB FR-297 2005, PDF, 434KB] - 2004 Wildland Fire Report [PDF, 731KB]
- Living With Fire - A Guide for Homeowners Living in the Wildland-Urban Interface
[PDF, 986KB] - A Guide to Planning and Installing Dry Fire Hydrants
[PUB FR-044, PDF, 1.5MB] - Wisconsin Forest Fire Laws and Regulations
[PUB FR-224-2002, PDF, 266KB] - Protect Your Home from Wildfire: Home Sprinkler System
[PUB FR-191, PDF, 1MB] - Wildfire: Are
you and your home prepared? [exit DNR]
[ PUB FR-118, PDF, 164KB] - DNR Fireworks Safety
[PUB FR-181, PDF, 1.4MB] - Protect your waterfront home from wildland fire [PDF, 421KB]
Forest Health Protection
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- 2006 Annual Report: Forest Health Conditions in Wisconsin [PDF, 8MB]
- 2005 Annual Report: Forest Health Conditions in Wisconsin [PDF, 1.5MB]
- 2004 Annual Report: Forest Health Conditions in Wisconsin [PDF, 1.1MB]
- 2003 Annual Report: Forest Health Conditions in Wisconsin [PDF, 3.1MB]
- Oak wilt management - what are the options? [exit DNR]
- Oak Wilt: Harvest Guidelines for Reducing the Risk of Introduction and Spread in a Forest Setting?
- Annosum Root
Rot and Red Pine Pocket Mortality in Wisconsin [PDF,
414KB]
11" x 8.5" Printable [PDF, 1.6MB] - "Friendly Flies" Fact Sheet [PDF, 96KB]
- 2007 Wisconsin Forest Health Highlights [PDF, 4MB]
- 2006 Wisconsin Forest Health Highlights [PDF, 496KB]
- 2005 Wisconsin Forest Health Highlights [PDF, 1MB]
- 2004 Wisconsin Forest Health Highlights [PDF, 371KB]
- 2003 Wisconsin Forest Health Highlights [PDF, 627KB]
- 2002 Wisconsin Forest Health Highlights [PDF, 730KB]
- 2001 Wisconsin Forest Health Highlights [PDF, 474KB]
- 2000 Wisconsin Forest Health Highlights [PDF, 544KB]
- Asian Longhorned Beetle [PDF, 469KB]
- Herbicides for Forest Management
- Invasive Plants Threatening Wisconsin's Forests [PUB FR-319, PDF, 1MB]
- Garlic Mustard Handout [PUB FR-350, PDF, 1MB]
- Invasive Plant Study [PDF, 1.2MB]
- Lurkers Going Berserk - Invasive Plant Activity Book [PDF, 572KB]
-
Emerald Ash Borer
- FAQ about EAB for Campers [PUB FR-344a, PDF, 851KB]
- FAQ about EAB for Landowners [PUB FR-344b, PDF, 748KB]
- What's Your Firewood Hiding - Flyer [PUB FR-356a, PDF, 3.5MB]
- What's your firewood hiding - Card [PUB FR-356, PDF, 1.1MB]
- Emerald Ash Borer Pest Alert Card [PUB FR-290, PDF 1.5MB]
- Firewood Quarantine in Wisconsin [PDF 107KB]
Gypsy Moth
- Gypsy Moth & Management [PDF, 7.7MB]
- Gypsy Moth Checklist FR-411 [PDF, 1.5MB]
- Fast Facts - Gypsy Moth Backgrounder [PDF, 161KB]
- Fast Facts - Gypsy Moth Suppression Program [PDF, 143KB]
- Fast Facts - Aerial Pesticide Applications [PDF, 133KB]
- Fast Facts - Treatment: Btk [PDF, 150KB]
- Fast Facts - Treatment: Gypchek [PDF, 141KB]
- Identifying and managing gypsy moth masses [PUB FR-171A, exit DNR]
- Identifying and managing gypsy moth caterpillars [PUB FR-171B, exit DNR]
- Selecting a pesticide for gypsy moth control [PUB FR-171D, exit DNR]
- Forest Management Strategies to Minimize Impact of the Gypsy Moth [PDF, 113KB]
- Guide to Predicting Gypsy Moth Damage for Forest Landowners [PUB FR-156-00]
- Gypsy Moth Silvicultural Guidelines for Wisconsin [PUB FR-123, PDF, 77KB]
- Gypsy Moth: An Urban & Forest Pest [PUB FR-172, PDF, 400KB]
- Gypsy Moth Spray Alert Sign [PDF, 351KB]
- Gypsy Moth in the Parks FAQs [PDF, 13KB]
- Don't Move Firewood [PDF, 297KB]
Karner Blue Butterfly
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- Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Questions and Answers [PDF, 158KB]
Learn about habitat conservation plans, Karner Blue HCP participants, and HCP conservation activities. - Karner Blue Ecology [PDF, 98KB]
Learn how to identify Karner blues and get basic information about the butterfly's relationship with wild lupine. - Karner Blue Biology -- Frequently Asked Questions [PDF, 66KB]
Get answers to common questions about Karner blue life stages, eating habits, reproduction and more. - Karner Blue Range in Wisconsin [PDF, 66KB]
See where the Karner blue is found in Wisconsin. - Growing Wild Lupine [PDF, 88KB]
Get advice on growing wild lupine and collecting lupine seed. - Restoring Habitat for the Karner Blue Butterfly on Private Lands in Wisconsin (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) [PDF, 374KB]
- HCP Participation Information for Corridor Managers [PDF, 468KB]
This factsheet includes information specific to corridor managers.
Private Forestry
- 10 Ways to Protect Your Woodland Property [FR-313 2005]
- In the Face of Change (How to manage your forests after an unexpected disturbance) [FR-233, PDF, 627KB]
- Directory of consulting foresters (private, industry and state) [FR-021, PDF, 3MB]
- Multiple Benefits from Forest Management [FR-104, PDF, 3.6MB]
- Landowner's Guide to Managing Shorelands [PDF 188KB]
- A Farmer's Guide to Woodland Management [FR-322-2005, PDF, 3.2MB]
- Best Forestry Management Practices for Water Quality Field Manual [FR-109]
- Landowner's Guide to building Access Roads [exit DNR]
- Public lands and Property Taxes [FR-166, PDF, 2.5MB]
- Conducting A Successful Timber Sale: A Primer for Landowners [exit DNR]
- The Managed Forest Law Publications:
- Filling Out a Cutting Notice [PDF, 143KB]
- What Constitutes a Mandatory Practice? [PDF, 124KB]
- How Does the Program Impact Existing and Future Structures? [PDF, 131KB]
- Tax Forms and Information
- Wisconsin’s Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality 1995 - 2005 [PUB FR-349, PDF, 507KB]
- Do I Need a Permit for Building a Forest Road? [PDF, 1.9MB]
- Do I Need a Permit for Harvesting Timber? [PDF, 503KB]
- Temporary Stream Crossings for Forestry: A Directory of Available Structures [PDF, 427KB]
- Managing Woodlands on Lake Superior's Red Clay Plain [PDF, 2MB]
- Managing Woodlands for Wisconsin's Coastal Trout Streams [PDF, 2MB]
- Maintaining Soil Quality in Woodlands: A Lake States Field Guide [PDF, 3MB]
- Owning Wisconsin Woodlands: Your Guide to Information and Publications
State Forests
Assessments
- Biodiversity
[PUB FR-133, PDF, 111KB] - Environmental Education and Awareness
[PUB FR-134, PDF, 74KB] - Monitoring and Evaluation
[PUB FR-136, PDF, 57KB] - Recreation
[PUB FR-137, PDF, 294KB] - Regional Ecology
[PUB FR-135, PDF, 142KB] - Regional Analysis
[PUB FR-185, PDF, 16KB] - Socioeconomic Assessment of Brule
[PUB FR-138b, PDF, 66KB] - Socioeconomic Assessment of NHAL
[PUB FR-138a, PDF, 63KB] - Sustainable Forestry
[PUB FR-137, PDF, 56KB] - 2005 Annual Report on Wisconsin’s State Forests [PDF, 2MB]
Forests
- Black River State Forest
- Black River State Forest Newspaper
[PUB FR-154, PDF, 490KB] - Brule River State Forest
- Master Plan for Brule State Forest
- Brule River State Forest 2004 Annual Report
- Brule After Hours Ski Trails
[PUB FR-213, PDF, 85KB] - Northern Higland-American Legion State Forest
- Northern Highland-American Legion Newspaper
[PUB FR-082, PDF, 2MB] - Northern Highland-American Legion Camping Guide
[PUB FR-199, PDF, 2.74MB] - Community Restoration and Old Growth on the NHAL State Forest
[PUB FR-139b, PDF, 46KB]
Nursery and Tree Improvement
- Wisconsin's State Forest Nurseries
[PUB FR-042 2004, PDF, 1.1MB] - Windbreaks That Work!
[PUB FR-070 2003, PDF, 958KB] - Care and Handling of Bare Root Seedlings
[PUB FR-279 2006, PDF, 833KB] - Care and Handling of Bare Root Seedlings (Spanish Version)
[PUB FR-279a, PDF, 1MB] - Wisconsin Forest Tree Improvement Program - 2006 Annual Report
[PDF, 566KB]
Urban & Community Forestry
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- Are You Thinking of Building on a Wooded Lot? - Protect Your Trees from Oak Wilt
[PUB FR-127 Revised 4/2003, PDF, 428KB] - Celebrating Wisconsin's Urban and Community Forests - 2005 Tree City USA Communities and Tree Line USA Utilities [PDF, 1.7MB]
- Developing Tree Planting Specifications
[PDF, 290KB] - Emerald Ash Borer Toolkit for Wisconsin Communities
- Enhancing Wisconsin's Urban Forests - Assessment of Wisconsin's Urban Forestry Assistance Program
[PDF, 308KB] - Every Tree An Anchor: Wisconsin's Famous and Historic Trees
- The Forest Where We Live, Growing a Legacy [PUB FR-317, PDF, 1.2MB]
- The Forest Where We Live, A Guide to Caring for Trees [PUB FR-108]
- "Greening Wisconsin Cities" article from the Winter 2005 issue of "Wisconsin Academy Review"
[Publication FR-303, PDF 2.3MB] - How to Determine Champion Trees
- New Tree Planting brochure
[PUB FR-184, PDF, 261KB] - New Tree Planting poster
[PUB FR-261, PDF, 255KB] - Proper Tree Pruning brochure
[PUB FR-256, PDF, 1.6MB] - Proper Tree Pruning poster
[PUB FR-262, PDF, 230KB] - Technical Guide to Developing Urban Forestry Strategic Plans and Urban Forest Management Plans
[PDF, 153KB] - Urban Forestry Video Resources
[PDF, 62KB] - Urban Forestry Consultants in Wisconsin (revised 02/07)
[PDF, 271KB] - Wisconsin Urban & Community Forests Newsletter
- Wisconsin Urban & Community Forestry Plan, Looking to the Future, 2003-2007
[PDF, 73KB]
Smart Forestry for Smart Growth
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- Smart Forestry for Smart Growth brochure
[PDF, 571KB] - Forests and Regional Development
[PDF, 1.7MB] - Planning Guidebooks
Forest Products Utilization and Marketing
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- A Beginner's Guide to Export Price Analysis
[PDF, 313KB] - Good Value, Just Compensation
[Exit DNR] (PUB FR-143) - Marketplace Matters
[HTML Version, Exit DNR] (PUB FR-337) [PDF, 571KB] - Niche Markets in Forest Product Markets
[PDF, 366KB] - Pine Straw Feasibility Study [PDF, 603KB]
- Real Cost of Extracting Residue [PDF, 247KB]
- UW Wisconsin Extension Forestry Publications
[Exit DNR] - The University of Wisconsin's Extension [exit DNR] maintains a database of primary and secondary wood industry.
- Wisconsin Forest Products - Our Everyday Wood [PDF, 651KB]
Biomass
- Biomass Energy [Exit DNR] featured publications and links from the US Forest Products Laboratory. Scroll down to find "Biomass Energy"
- Modular Biomass Power Plant Feasibility Study
[PDF, 382KB] - Wood Fueled Boiler Financial Feasibility User's Manual
This manual provides an overview of "Wood Fueled Boiler Financial Feasibility," a spreadsheet program designed for easy use on a personal computer. The program provides a starting point for interested parties to perform financial feasibility analysis of a steam boiler system for space heating or process heat. [Exit DNR]
Hobbyist
Logging
- Logging Residue Report edited
[PDF, 293KB] - Blue Stain Brochure [Exit DNR][PDF,809KB]
Sawmills
- So You Want to Build a Sawmill
[PDF,179KB] - A Simplified Procedure for Developing Grade Lumber from Hardwood Logs
[Exit DNR][PDF,272KB] - Balanced Saw Performance
[Exit DNR][PDF,464KB] - Procedure for Quartersawing Logs 16-19 Inches in Diameter
[Exit DNR][PDF,44KB] - How to Calculate Required Horsepower for Circular Saws
[Exit DNR][PDF,60KB] - Bandsaw Cracking: Troubleshooting Causes
[Exit DNR][PDF,284KB] - Circular Sawmills and Their Efficient Operation
[Exit DNR][PDF,1.71MB] - Improving Sawing Accuracy Does Help
[Exit DNR][PDF,248KB] - Sawmill Technical Assistance
[Exit DNR][PDF,236KB] - Results-Driven Approach to Improving Quality and Productivity
[Exit DNR] [PDF,40KB] - Quality Control Troubleshooting Tools for the Mill Floor
[Exit DNR][PDF,75KB]
Partners' Publications
- University of Wisconsin Cooperative
Extension
[Exit DNR] - USDA Forest Service
- Northeastern Area
[Exit DNR] - North Central Research Station of
the USDA Forest Service
[Exit DNR] - USDA Forest Service
- Forest Products Laboratory
[Exit DNR]
Last Revised: Friday August 29 2008
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