Establishing Your Forest

25 year-old pine plantation
A 25 year-old pine plantation

  • Setting Your Goals
    Before establishing your forest, first set your goals so you know what result you are working towards.
  • Preparing a Management Plan
    To be sure that you will obtain your goals, create a management plan. Check out the Forest Manangement Guidelines.
  • Tree Planting Check List
    Tree planting can be one of the most rewarding forestry projects. Given soil, moisture, sun, and a caring owner, tree seedlings can shape the landscape for generations to come. Planning is needed, however, to assure that your seedlings survive and grow.

    In addition to our Tree Planting Check List, check Wisconsin's State Nursery Program for ideas about how to select and plant the right trees for your property.


Oak Seedling
DNR forester Nicole Potvin examines an oak seedling

Last Revised: Monday July 30 2007