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All Things Outdoors: Young Forests

Tim Otto watches his dog, Aldo, in the woods for signs he has picked up grouse scent.
Katie Thoresen
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WXPR
Tim Otto watches his dog, Aldo, in the woods for signs he has picked up grouse scent. Grouse are a species supported by young forests.

Young forests are a critical part of the landscape. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with DNR Forester for the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest Dan Killam about the benefits of young forests and the role they play.

Here are some resources Killam provided for people to learn more:
https://youngforest.org/
https://florence.extension.wisc.edu/files/2010/05/Young-Forest-Initiative.pdf

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Katie Thoresen is WXPR's News Director/Vice President.