Explore the Forests of Wisconsin’s Northwoods
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Forests are a signature feature of Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Verdant, complex and incredibly diverse, our woodlands provide a wide range of amenities that define our quality of life. The Explore the Forests of Wisconsin’s Northwoods field trip brings together some of the state’s leading experts for a daylong motor-coach tour exploring the forests of northern Wisconsin and their stewardship. You’ll walk through remnant old-growth forests, learn about innovative habitat management, visit a thriving family forest, and see modern forest management in action. Experts will discuss key issues challenging Northwoods forests, including climate change, invasive species, balancing competing demands, and evolving woodland ownership.
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Field trip leaders include:
· Adena Rissman, associate professor Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, UW-Madison · Tim Kratz, MS’75, PhD’81, director, UW Trout Lake Station, UW-Madison · Tom Steele, MS’83, PhD’95, superintendent, Kemp Natural Resource Station, UW-Madison · Steve Petersen, superintendent, Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest · Melissa Baker, recreation & operations team supervisor, Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest · Jeff Olsen, forestry team supervisor, Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest |
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Explore the Forests of Wisconsin’s Northwoods field trip
Thursday, June 11, 2015 Tour: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (departs from Campanile Center for the Arts in Minocqua) Optional discussion: 4–6 p.m. (held at Minocqua Brewing Company) (complete Itinerary below) Cost: $30 (includes a healthy and delicious box lunch plus drinks and water throughout the day) |
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Campanile Center for the Arts
141 Milwaukee St. Minocqua, WI 54548 Minocqua Brewing Company 238 Lakeshore Dr. Minocqua, WI 54548 Questions: Contact Hank Roessel hroessel@uwalumni.com or by calling (608) 575-6827 |
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Other information:
Participants must be in good physical condition and capable of walking one mile or more over varied and uneven terrain. The field trip will take place rain or shine. Participants should bring rain gear and be prepared to be outdoors all day. This includes bringing sunscreen, bug repellent and appropriate clothing and footwear.
Participants must be in good physical condition and capable of walking one mile or more over varied and uneven terrain. The field trip will take place rain or shine. Participants should bring rain gear and be prepared to be outdoors all day. This includes bringing sunscreen, bug repellent and appropriate clothing and footwear.
Itinerary
7:45AM - 8:00AM Gather at the Campanile Center for the ArtsEn route remarks by Jeff Olsen, Hook Road Logging Job
8:00AM - 8:30AM Travel to Lake Tomahawk Wildlife Habitat Demonstration Area
En route remarks by Adena Rissman, Introduction to Field Tour
8:30AM - 9:25AM Creating & Managing Wildlife Habitat
Amber Roth, Michigan Technological University
9:25AM - 9:35AM Travel to Eggleston Family Forest
9:35AM - 10:20AM Family Forests & Conservation Easements
Adena Rissman, UW-Madison
Bryan Pierce, Northwoods Land Trust
10:20AM - 10:55AM Travel to Active Timber Harvest
En route remarks by Steve Petersen, Introduction to NHAL and Jeff Olsen, Timber Management on the NHAL
10:55AM - 11:40AM Timber Management & Harvest
Jeff Olsen, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
Adena Rissman, UW-Madison
11:40AM - 12:05PM Travel to Crystal Lake Campground
En route remarks by Steve Petersen, Forest Recreation on the NHAL
12:05PM - 12:50PM Forest Recreation, Tourism & Shoreline Restoration
(Lunch)
Melissa Baker, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
Dan Haskell, Michigan Technological University
12:50PM - 1:25PM Travel to Star Lake
En route remarks by Jeff Olsen, Hook Road Logging Job
1:25PM - 2:10PM Star Lake Plantation
Jeff Olsen, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
2:10PM - 2:25PM Travel to Hooks Point
En route remarks by Steve Petersen, State Natural Areas & Wild Areas on the NHAL
2:25PM - 3:20PM Plum Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
Carly Lapin, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
3:20PM - 4:00PM Travel to Minocqua Brewing Company
En route remarks by Adena Rissman, Concluding Comments
4:00PM - 6:00PM Northwoods Forests & Forest Stewardship Discussion (Optional)
Adena Rissman, UW-Madison
Steve Petersen, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
7:45AM - 8:00AM Gather at the Campanile Center for the ArtsEn route remarks by Jeff Olsen, Hook Road Logging Job
8:00AM - 8:30AM Travel to Lake Tomahawk Wildlife Habitat Demonstration Area
En route remarks by Adena Rissman, Introduction to Field Tour
8:30AM - 9:25AM Creating & Managing Wildlife Habitat
Amber Roth, Michigan Technological University
9:25AM - 9:35AM Travel to Eggleston Family Forest
9:35AM - 10:20AM Family Forests & Conservation Easements
Adena Rissman, UW-Madison
Bryan Pierce, Northwoods Land Trust
10:20AM - 10:55AM Travel to Active Timber Harvest
En route remarks by Steve Petersen, Introduction to NHAL and Jeff Olsen, Timber Management on the NHAL
10:55AM - 11:40AM Timber Management & Harvest
Jeff Olsen, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
Adena Rissman, UW-Madison
11:40AM - 12:05PM Travel to Crystal Lake Campground
En route remarks by Steve Petersen, Forest Recreation on the NHAL
12:05PM - 12:50PM Forest Recreation, Tourism & Shoreline Restoration
(Lunch)
Melissa Baker, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
Dan Haskell, Michigan Technological University
12:50PM - 1:25PM Travel to Star Lake
En route remarks by Jeff Olsen, Hook Road Logging Job
1:25PM - 2:10PM Star Lake Plantation
Jeff Olsen, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
2:10PM - 2:25PM Travel to Hooks Point
En route remarks by Steve Petersen, State Natural Areas & Wild Areas on the NHAL
2:25PM - 3:20PM Plum Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area
Carly Lapin, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
3:20PM - 4:00PM Travel to Minocqua Brewing Company
En route remarks by Adena Rissman, Concluding Comments
4:00PM - 6:00PM Northwoods Forests & Forest Stewardship Discussion (Optional)
Adena Rissman, UW-Madison
Steve Petersen, Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
