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The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is asking everyone to celebrate wisely and responsibly. Fireworks are prohibited in all National Forests.
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One person was hurt in the severe storms that rolled through Lincoln County last night.Damage is being reported across the Northwoods.
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The winds snapped tree trunks like mere twigs, effectively chopping down huge swaths of the forest within hours.
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If you’ve tried planting just about anything in the Northwoods, chances are you’ve had to take measures to protect it from deer.It’s a challenge foresters often have to overcome, especially when trying to grow hardwoods.
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Foresters in Oneida County celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees at the Chequamegon Nicolet National Headquarters.The trees replaced ones that had died from Emerald Ash Borer.
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A sure sign that summer is drawing closer, trails and campgrounds are starting to open for the season.
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At the end of September, the Environmental Law and Policy Center, along with 28 allied organizations, released a petition letter to the U.S. Forest Service.
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Ghosts, skeletons, and bats are common decorations this time of year as celebrate the spooky season.The Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest is part of a global effort called Bat Week to make bats seem not so scary.
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In a typical year, a healthy oak tree can produce more than 2,000 acorns.In a mast year, that number can jump up to 10,000.
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It’s been three years since the Great American Outdoors Act was passed, pumping millions of dollars into the National Forest system.Locally, the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest has received more than $6.5 million for tackling 18 deferred maintenance projects.