Forest Products Week Site Tours

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Forest and Industry Tours

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Follow the journey of Wisconsin’s forests from sustainably managed woodlands to the products that build our homes, businesses, and communities. During Forest Products Week, these guided tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at each step of the forest products supply chain, showcasing the people, technology, and innovation behind one of the state’s most important renewable resources.

Discover how responsible forest management supports healthy forests for future generations while providing environmental, economic, and cultural benefits. Explore how trees are sustainably harvested, transformed into wood products, and crafted into the renewable materials we rely on every day.

Tour registration opens on Monday, September 14.

Forest Products Week Tours

Registration opens Monday, September 14

Rhinelander, Wis.

Rhinelander School Forest

Mon., Oct. 19 | 2-3:30 p.m.

Tour the Cedric A. Vig Outdoor Classroom and recreation center, which includes a lodge and grounds, bog walk trail, high roles course, and outdoor Playscape area!

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Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

ND Paper

Tue., Oct. 20 | 9-11 a.m.

Tour a paper mill that specializes in recycled fiber! You’ll see a paper machine and corrugated cardboard plant, and learn about the various products produced there.

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Luxemburg, Wis.

Wagner’s Tree Farm

Tue., Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Tour a private forest that has seen successful aspen regeneration and is managed for deer browse and Emerald Ash Border damage.

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Nekoosa, Wis.

Domtar Paper Mill

Tue., Oct. 20 | 10-11 a.m.

Tour a fully-integrated specialty paper mill and learn about the paper making process, the manufacturing process in the mill, as well as the woodyard and chip dock areas.

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Nekoosa, Wis.

Domtar Paper Mill

Tue., Oct. 20 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Tour a fully-integrated specialty paper mill and learn about the paper making process, the manufacturing process in the mill, as well as the woodyard and chip dock areas.

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Weston, Wis.

Central Wisconsin Woodworking Corp.

Wed., Oct. 21 | 10-11 a.m.

See the complete manufacturing process of a full service producer of high-end architectural woodwork, casework, and custom interiors!

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Madison, Wis.

Forest Products Lab

Wed., Oct. 21 | 1-2:30 p.m.

Tour the U.S. Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory, which has provided scientific research on wood, wood products, and their commercial uses in partnership with academia, industry, tribal, state, local and other government agencies since 1910.