Natural Resources

Author(s) Doug Reinemann, Jenny Heinzen, Astrid Newenhouse. This fact sheet developed by the Midwest Rural Energy Council describes how both larg...

Author(s) Mark Rickenbach, Melinda Vokoun, Sarah Saunders. Logging is a proud tradition. Our very best loggers are both producers of fiber and car...

Author(s) Dave Marcouiller, Scott Coggins. Discusses the role of property rights in the way water is valued in Wisconsin (4 pages; 1998). Download

Author(s) Byron Shaw, Christine Mechenich, Lowell Klessig. This publication explains the physical and chemical compositions of different types of...

This introduction to life at The Water's Edge reveals the advantages of a natural, wildlife-friendly shore, and describes how you can restore, cre...

This Standard Erosion Control Plan is provided to assist builders in meeting the requirement stated in chapters Comm 20 and 21 of the Wisconsin Un...

Author(s) Scott Craven, Dennis Buege. Beyond the choice of weapon, every hunter needs to prepare for handling the deer following a quick, clean ki...

Author(s) Jacob Behrens, Courtney Losser, David Drake, Jason Suckow, Brad Koele. In the ninth publication in the Living with Wildlife in Wisconsin...

Author(s) David S. Liebl, Robert Korth. On many Wisconsin lakeshores, where once nights were dark enough that one could see the Milky Way and Plei...

Author(s) Michael Luedeke, Jeff Martin. The forest investment analyses described in this publication show the economic worthiness of several fores...

Author(s) Charles D. Lovell. In this, the sixth publication in the Living With Wildlife in Wisconsin series, the authors describe the life, habits...

Author(s) Scott Craven, David Drake. In this, the fifth publication in the Living With Wildlife in Wisconsin series, the authors describe the life...

The authors sketch the intricate interconnection between plants, animals, and water along Wisconsin shores. They discuss the grasses, flowers, an...

The authors describe how to begin restoring a shore to its native state, a task that requires taking into account the topography and soil of the s...

Author(s) Scott Craven, Dennis Buege. These guidelines will help both experienced and novice butchers obtain quality venison while minimizing expo...

Author(s) Carolyn B. Johnson, Dotty Juengst. This is a summary of the pollutants that originate in urban landscapes and run off into Wisconsin riv...

Author(s) Carolyn Johnson. Improper disposal of pet waste affects water quality and human health. This publication offers alternatives (2 pages; 1...

This 150-page publication may be available through the UW-Extension Lakes Bookstore at UW-Stevens Point:http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLAKES/Page...

Author(s) Kendra Axness. State and federal officials agree that public education is an essential part of any plan to reduce stormwater pollution b...

Author(s) Scott Craven, David Drake. In this, the third publication in the Living With Wildlife in Wisconsin series, the authors describe the curi...

Author(s) Jeff Martin. Here is the information you need to ascertain the diameter of a tree at breast height (the DBH). This is the single most im...

Author(s) Craig G. Lorimer, Craig T. Locey. This 8-page guide to wood lot management presents the intricacies of managing a northern hardwood fore...

Author(s) Lowell L. Klessig, Nicolas W. Bouwes, Douglas A. Yanggen. Describes lake ecology, lake problems and solutions, citizen roles in lake pr...

Author(s) Scott Craven, David Drake. Preventing conflicts whenever possible is the best and usually least expensive option for coexisting with wil...

Author(s) Michael Huebschmann, Jeff Martin. Explains thinning, timing and methods, and other intermediate cuts (6 pages; 1996). Download

Author(s) Lynn Markham, Ross Dudzik. When waterside residences are built, inevitably a quantity of land along the shore is covered by various surf...

Author(s) Jeff Martin, Michael Luedeke. Introduces a number of basic investment concepts to consider, including evaluation criteria and analysis g...

Author(s) Theodore T. Kozlowski. Basic physiology of tree growth and reproduction. Tables show size, growth rate, and longevity of broadleaf trees...

Author(s) Michael Huebschmann, Jeff Martin. An introduction to timber harvest systems and general forest management practices (7 pages; 1995). Do...

Author(s) James E. Johnson, James G. Bockheim, John M. Cain. Discusses forest soils and forest management practices in each of Wisconsin's 10 majo...

Author(s) Lynn Markham, Justin Sipiorski (Illustrator). Tessa and her cousin Hugo grab their snorkeling gear for an underwater adventure and end u...

Author(s) Mark Rickenbach, Tricia Knoot, Kara Silbernagel, Carol Nielsen, Allison Hellman. Private owners control 56% of Wisconsin forestland. How...

Author(s) Jeff Martin. Stocking estimates can be used to compare the number of trees in a timber stand to the number ideal for optimum growth. The...

Author(s) Nick Balster, Ryosuke Fujinuma. This handy reference card provides a model to estimate nitrogen release using concurrent soil temperature...

Author(s) Michael Huebschmann, Jeff Martin. Explains how to measure a tree's diameter at breast height (DBH), including the instruments used. Als...

Author(s) Carolyn Johnson. From every acre of a construction site in Wisconsin, about one and a half dump trucks of soil will wash into a nearby l...