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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.
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Just two weeks into August and some trees in the Northwoods are already starting to show their fall colors.Typically colors in the regions start turning early-to-mid September.
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Ten counties that make up the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest are under quarantine for spongy moth caterpillars.
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There have been several small brush fires in the Northwoods this week.As we head into the holiday weekend, the U.S. Forest Service is asking people to keep fire safety in mind.
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Late season snowfalls and wet conditions have left 53 campgrounds across the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest with campsites that are unsafe and unfit for people to use
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Off-trail snowmobile riding has led to some trail closures and re-routes in recent weeks in the Northwoods.The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is also warning that it puts sensitive wildlife species at risk.
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This week brought much needed snow to Northwoods trails.Many winter enthusiasts are looking forward to going out and enjoying it this weekend.