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Wisconsin Forestry Center

Promoting vibrant, sustainable forests and forest-based economies

The Wisconsin Forestry Center is an outreach center in the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point and is supported in part by the UW-Madison Division of Extension.

The WFC is dedicated to serving the needs of Wisconsin’s forestry community. We focus on partner-driven professional development, workforce recruitment and development, applied research, and community outreach initiatives.

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Gresham, Wis.

Sugarbush Management

May 8, 2025 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT

Managing maple stands for sustainable sap production presents unique challenges. The sentiment that you “don’t cut sugar maple” could use some critical thinking and review. In this workshop, we will explore maple sugaring, state and federal policies regarding sugarbush management, and timber marking for sugar maple stand improvement. This workshop will begin at The Club House Function Suite at Pine Hills Golf Course.

Funding is available to reimburse Tribal members and Tribal staff members from Tribes in Wisconsin for registration fees through the Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council. Eligible participants interested in registration reimbursement will be contacted by WTCAC to arrange payment.

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SilviCast

My Buckthorn Chia Pet

April 1, 2025

Buckthorn has been the bane of many foresters and forest landowners throughout eastern North America. This long-lived, woody plant is capable of forming dense thickets, degrading native understory plant communities and impeding tree regeneration. While herbicide control measures can be effective, managers have struggled for long-term control of this prolific plant. Join for this episode of SilviCast as we explore ways to disrupt the buckthorn cycle with Dr. Mike Schuster, Researcher at the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center.

 

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Applied Ecological Silviculture Webinar Series

MONTHLY ON WEDNESDAYS | NOON-1 P.M. CT

Foresters and land managers are increasingly entrusted with implementing forestry practices that meet a variety of ecological objectives. Ecological silviculture is the toolbox managers can use to maintain the structure, composition, function, and dynamics of natural forest ecosystems. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we expand our understanding of silviculture based on natural disturbance models and ecological principles. This six-part webinar series will culminate with follow-up workshops to review on-the-ground examples that utilize these principles.

Join us​ for the next webinar on May 21 when Brian Palik, Ph.D. discusses Northern Pine System Restoration.

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Prescribed Fire for Forest Management Webinar Series

MONTHLY ON WEDNESDAYS | 10:30 A.M. – NOON CT

This webinar series explores several facets of prescribed fire related to forests and forest management. Foresters and land managers have many management tools at their disposal. A tool that’s often overlooked is prescribed fire. Prescribed fire for forest management is important for ​ecosystem health, forest regeneration, wildlife habitat, forest health, and disease control. Join us for insightful discussions with national experts as we discuss forest management using prescribed fire. Learn some of the practical knowledge of where, when, why, and how to apply fire in forest ecosystems. 

Join us​ for the next webinar on May 7 when we discuss Fire and Carbon with by Jed Meunier, Ph.D., Ecologist and Research Scientist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-Division of Forestry.

 

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