Division of Forestry News

The links below will take you to current Forestry-related news releases. Forestry news releases from 2007 are also available.

July 1
Most fireworks illegal in state forests and parks

June 17
Ash trees dropping leaves this spring, but no need to be alarmed

June 10
Tornado timber salvage
Using several methods provides best control of gypsy moths
Black River State Forest ATV trail segment closed temporarily

May 27
Eastern tent caterpillars are highly visible in Wisconsin this spring

May 20
Packing for your camping trip? Leave the firewood at home.

May 13
Grants available for forest and wildland fire suppression
Natural gas pipeline project may result in incidental take of rare birds

May 6
Gypsy moth aerial spraying to start the week of May 12 or 19

April 30
Spraying will begin soon to combat gypsy moth

April 15
Arbor Day - from small seeds grow big dreams
April 20-26 proclaimed Forest Appreciation Week in Wisconsin
April 20-26 is Wildfire Prevention Week in Wisconsin
Early spring is garlic mustard control season

April 2
Prepare now – gypsy moths will return soon
Don’t prune oaks April through July to avoid oak wilt

March 18
Tree seedlings still available from state nurseries for planting this spring

January 29
Council on Forestry offers sustainability criteria
Camping fees set for state parks and forests in 2008
DNR seeking expansion of private woodland certification

January 22
State parks, forests offer variety of winter camping options
Winter a good time to prune trees