by Forest County Land Conservation | Feb 18, 2022 | Conservation Corner
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...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Jan 24, 2022 | Conservation Corner
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...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Sep 30, 2021 | Conservation Corner, Invasive Species
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,...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Sep 20, 2021 | Conservation Corner
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...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Aug 30, 2021 | Conservation Corner
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...
by Forest County Land Conservation | Aug 23, 2021 | Conservation Corner
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...
