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Flooding affects forest stands across state
By Mike Hillstrom, forest health specialist, Fitchburg, Michael.Hillstrom@wisconsin.gov, 608-513-7690 It’s another wet year in many parts of Wisconsin with water levels in lakes and rivers remaining...
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Insects and disease in storm-damaged trees
On July 19 & 20, two separate lines of severe thunderstorms swept across Wisconsin causing significant forest damage in numerous counties. Straight line winds in excess of 100 mph and 16 documented...
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Native vine thrives with wet Wisconsin summer
Have you noticed a fast-growing vine with fragrant flowers on your trees and shrubs this summer? The plant began to flower a few weeks ago, drawing attention and concern from residents around the...
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It’s Firewood Awareness Month: do you know what your options are?
By Andrea Diss-Torrance, invasive forest insects program coordinator, Andrea.DissTorrance@wisconsin.gov, 608-516-2223 Most people know that using locally-sourced firewood helps prevent the spread of...
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Oak health issues in summer 2019
By Mike Hillstrom, forest health specialist, Fitchburg, Michael.Hillstrom@wisconsin.gov, 608-513-7690 The most commonly reported forest health issue in recent weeks has been unhealthy looking oaks....
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Fall is a great time to look for HRD
By Mike Hillstrom, forest health specialist, Fitchburg, Michael.Hillstrom@wisconsin.gov, 608-513-7690 Considered one of the most destructive diseases of conifers in the northern hemisphere, HRD is very...
View ArticlePesticide applicator training offered in 2020
By Kyoko Scanlon, forest pathologist, Fitchburg, Kyoko.Scanlon@wisconsin.gov, 608-275-3275 The Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) program with University of Wisconsin Extension is offering a...
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Look for gypsy moth egg masses
By Bill McNee, DNR forest health specialist, Oshkosh, Bill.McNee@wisconsin.gov, 920-360-0942 Fall is an excellent time to look for and dispose of gypsy moth egg masses that were laid in the summer....
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Slow the spread by sole and tread – revisited!
By Mary Bartkowiak, invasive plants specialist, Rhinelander, Mary.Bartkowiak@wisconsin.gov, 715-493-0920 There’s so much to enjoy about fall and so many activities to take in before the blanket of snow...
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Dead and dying ash are hunting hazard
By Bill McNee, forest health specialist, Bill.McNee@wisconsin.gov, 920-360-0942 and Andrea Diss-Torrance, invasive forest insects program coordinator, Andrea.DissTorrance@wisconsin.gov, 608-264-9247...
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Invasive plants, ticks and you
Most people are familiar with the impacts of invasive plants to natural areas, but did you know that invasive plants can be hazardous to human health? Did you also know there is a new app available to...
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New map illustrates damage from EAB
Forest health staff recently produced a map that highlights a gradient of damage from southeastern to northwestern Wisconsin, which roughly corresponds to the length of time EAB has been present in...
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2019 Forest Health Annual Report now available
Forest health annual report now available for 2019. The Forest Health Annual Report summarizes notable impacts for that year of pests, diseases and weather on the health of Wisconsin’s forests. The...
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Protect your trees from disease by pruning when they have no leaves
By Paul Cigan, forest health specialist, Hayward, paul.cigan@wisconsin.gov, 715-416-4920 With the new year upon us, healthy lifestyle habits are sure to be on many people’s minds as they plan for...
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Oak wilt found in Forest Co. and northern townships
By forest health specialists Paul Cigan, Hayward, paul.cigan@wisconsin.gov, 715-416-4920 and Linda Williams, Woodruff, linda.williams@wisconsin.gov, 920-360-0665 Oak wilt has been found for the first...
View ArticleUpcoming forest health events
Learn more about forestry and forest health issues with these upcoming events in February and March! We link to conference brochures and webpages where you can find detailed information, including...
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Check your trees for EAB and plan for spring
By Bill McNee, forest health specialist, Oshkosh, bill.mcnee@wisconsin.gov, 920-360-0942 The cold winter months are a great time to think about emerald ash borer and whether ash trees in your yard are...
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Fighting invasives together through responsible firewood practices
By Marguerite Rapp, forest health communications specialist, marguerite.rapp@wisconsin.gov, Andrea Diss Torrance, invasive insects program coordinator, andrea.disstorrance@wisconsin.gov, and Tim Allen,...
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Look for gypsy moth egg masses
By Bill McNee, DNR forest health specialist, Oshkosh, Bill.McNee@wisconsin.gov, 920-360-0942 Fall is an excellent time to look for and dispose of gypsy moth egg masses that were laid in the summer....
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Fighting invasives together through responsible firewood practices
By Marguerite Rapp, forest health communications specialist, marguerite.rapp@wisconsin.gov, Andrea Diss Torrance, invasive insects program coordinator, andrea.disstorrance@wisconsin.gov, and Tim Allen,...
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