Maple Syrup Time
As Spring approaches, many of us will get out to start our Maple Syrup operations. Pure maple syrup is a natural and nutritious sweetener and a smart choice as a sweet topping or as a flavorful ingredient in…
Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)
One of the programs I manage provides landowners access to a Forester who will provide you with a Forest Management Plan at no cost to the landowner. Part of the Management Plan usually involves Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)….
Climate Change
Last week I summarized how Climate Change is affecting us in Northern Wisconsin. This week, I will try to summarize the impact on Water and People. Climate change is bringing warming temperatures and changing precipitation patterns in Northern…
Reminder of the 2022 Forest County Land & Water Plant Sale
We are wrapping up our 2nd Annual Plant Sale. This year, we have added more wildflowers, shrubs and trees. A list of plants and an order form can be found on our website: www.forestcountylandandwater.org You can download and…
Disappearing Grosbeaks
The other morning, I was having my coffee and watching the birds on our feeders. I got to thinking that I hadn’t seen evening grosbreaks on our feeders in like, forever! So, when I got to my office,…
Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts
Last week I received the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) 2021 Assessment Report. I’ll try to summarize what the report means for us in Northern Wisconsin. We are already feeling the impact of climate change. We…