forest conservation

Wisconsin is the first state in the country to run its conservation programs by county rather than by district

Forest legacy funding is used to ensure critical forestlands will continue to provide recreation opportunities, economic benefits and thriving ecosystems

Nearly 70,000 acres in Oneida, Forest, and Langlade Counties are under conservation easements to be protected in perpetuity.The Pelican River Forest is praised by conservationists for protecting increasingly rare contiguous forestland in the state.

Nearly 70,000 acres in Oneida, Forest, and Langlade Counties are under conservation easements to be protected in perpetuity.The Pelican River Forest is praised by conservationists for protecting increasingly rare contiguous forestland in the state.

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