Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land &Water Conservation Department. For more information contact Steve Kircher, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at . ...
Conservation Corner
Conservation Corner is a weekly article produced by the Forest County Land & Water Conservation Department.
For more information contact Kayla Littleton, County Conservationist-Land Information/GIS Director at 715-478-1387 or by e-mail at
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 baking and cooking. Maple Syrup is 100% natural and...
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). What is Timber Stand Improvement? It is a...
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 Wisconsin and these...
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 print the plant sale flyer and the order...
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, I decided to do a little research and find out where...
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 are fortunately starting to come...
Announcing the 2022 Forest County Land & Water Plant Sale
Once again, we are going to have 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 print the plant sale flyer...
Spotted Lanternfly Alert
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species native to Asia. In 2014 it was found in Pennsylvania and has since spread to multiple counties which are now quarantined. If you see a spotted lanternfly, kill it, squash it, smash it...just get rid of it. In the fall,...
Land Management Plans
Why do you need a land management plan? They are the key to the successful management of your forest. Land management plans are long-term and provide continuity through generations of ownership. Make sure to go over your plan with family members that may be purchasing...
Surface Water Grants Program
Landowners, have you considered adding a rain garden or native plants to your shoreline? By stopping run-off from entering your lake or river, you can protect them for future generations. A rain garden or native planting can provide beautiful flowers all...
Governor Evers Signs Bill Encouraging More Wetland and Floodplain Restoration
Governor Tony Evers put his final approval on Senate Bill 91 (now 2021 Act 77) which focuses on restoring the natural capacity of wetlands to manage water. The legislation calls for the creation of a hydrologic restoration general permit for simple, voluntary projects...