forest conservation

You may imagine squirrels out in the woods gathering pine cones, but you might see people doing it too

A small forest in Rhinelander officially became part of a national registry of old-growth forests Thursday. It’s part of a nationwide effort to identify and preserve old-growth forests in every county of the country.

The Ottawa National Forest is growing more than just trees.It recently purchased 1,200 acres of land that straddles the West Branch of the Ontonagon River.

A local conservation group is a step closer to opening its second community forest in the Northwoods. If it’s successful, the Headwaters Cedar Community Forest will open 200 acres of land to the public and preserve it for future generations.

Governor Tony Evers last week announced a $4.5 million investment in conservation projects across the state, including a project in Forest County.

Conservation group makes Northwoods land buy

There is an old cowboy saying that goes something like this, “It ain’t the things you don’t know what gets you in trouble; it’s the things you know for…

Almost half of the published timber tracts offered for sale on the Vilas County forest did not generate any bids and will be offered again.The Vilas…

A detailed draft Forest Action Plan put together by the state's forestry community is available for public review and comment. DNR Forestry Division…

The School Forest Advisory Committee for the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom (CAVOC) in Rhinelander was recently presented with the “Chairman’s Special…