Forest Service

Under the new model, 15 state directors will be distributed throughout the country to oversee Forest Service operations within one or more states

The broad overhaul does include having a regional hub in Wisconsin

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

Smokey Bear is an iconic character created in 1944 by the U.S. Forest Service as part of a wildfire prevention campaign.Artwork inspired by the standing bear in his ranger hat will be on display in Rhinelander this week.

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.

Lumberjack Resource Conservation and Development recently received a $46,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service.

A 2021 storm took down hundreds of trees in the Eagle River area.Some of those damaged areas are still being repaired.

A 2021 storm took down hundreds of trees in the Eagle River area.Some of those damaged areas are still being repaired.

The U.S. Forest Service is calling for volunteers to help replant trees lost during a severe storm two years ago.

While it might be hard to imagine with all the snow on the ground, Wisconsin’s busiest time of year for wildfires is growing close.Two thirds of Wisconsin’s wildfires happen in the spring after the snow melts and before things start greening up.