Division of Forestry News
The links below will take you to current Forestry-related news releases. Forestry news releases from 2007 are also available.
Emerald Ash Borer News Releases
- 08-04-2008 DATCP and DNR Announce Presence of Emerald Ash Borer in Wisconsin [exit DNR]
- 08-07-2008 Emerald Ash Borer Found in Washington County; Quarantine Now in Effect [exit DNR]
WDNR Division of Forestry News Releases
September 3
Now is time to look for gypsy moth egg masses and request aerial spraying for next spring
Ontario joins Wisconsin in wildfire readiness
August 19
Groups awarded environmental education grants
August 12
Buy firewood locally! New firewood restrictions
Oshkosh family headed for National Tree Farm competition
Marathon County couple named 2008 Tree Farmers of the Year
August 5
First confirmed occurrence of emerald ash borer in Wisconsin
Listening sessions set on practices for dealing with invasive forest pests
White pine tree seed needed for state forest nursery
July 22
Oak wilt disease starting to show up in southern Wisconsin
July 1
Most fireworks illegal in state forests and parks
June 17
Ash trees dropping leaves this spring, but no need to be alarmed
June 10
Tornado timber salvage
Using several methods provides best control of gypsy moths
Black River State Forest ATV trail segment closed temporarily
May 27
Eastern tent caterpillars are highly visible in Wisconsin this spring
May 20
Packing for your camping trip? Leave the firewood at home.
May 13
Grants available for forest and wildland fire suppression
Natural gas pipeline project may result in incidental take of rare birds
May 6
Gypsy moth aerial spraying to start the week of May 12 or 19
April 30
Spraying will begin soon to combat gypsy moth
April
15
Arbor Day - from small seeds grow big dreams
April 20-26 proclaimed Forest Appreciation Week in Wisconsin
April 20-26 is Wildfire Prevention Week in Wisconsin
Early spring is garlic mustard control season
April 2
Prepare now – gypsy moths will return soon
Don’t prune oaks April through July to avoid oak wilt
March 18
Tree seedlings still available from state nurseries for planting this spring
January 29
Council on Forestry offers sustainability criteria
Camping fees set for state parks and forests in 2008
DNR seeking expansion of private woodland certification
January 22
State parks, forests offer variety of winter camping options
Winter a good time to prune trees
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