forest taxes: Artsy Pics on the Argone Wisconsin Forest Audit Inventory
- 07/01/14 09:04 PM
Artsy Pics on the Argone Wisconsin Forest Audit Inventory
I always enjoy these audit cruises which we do for several clients in order for their shareholders and the SEC to know that their internal inventory matches up with an independent inventory.
Here are a few photos of a day of cruising timber with my two boys on this inventory.
Josh took most of the artsy shots and I took the less interesting shot.
If you know of … (5 comments)
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forest taxes: Pic’s from the Pond 2
- 07/01/14 07:01 AM
Pic’s from the Pond 2
Last week I shared a story and a few pictures from our duck-less duck pond at the Cadott office of Woodland Management Service, and today we will continue with a few more.
As I mentioned last week, in the 15 years since we dug these ponds we have not seen any ducks yet, but Nicks game camera seems to be catching a few of the other wild creatures that spend time here.
If you missed last weeks “Pic’s from the Pond” post then this would be a … (10 comments)
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forest taxes: A Foresters Competitive Advantage
- 06/30/14 04:33 PM
A Foresters Competitive Advantage
My friend Debbie Reynolds asks for an explanation of what makes us better than our competition...
Though I generally know most of the reasons why we are better than each of our competitors, often for different reasons depending on the individual or firm involved.
I make it a policy that I hold myself and my staff to not ever criticize my competition since I am a firm believer that once mud is thrown the profession is damaged on both sides of the fence.
I do look for the best and encourage the best in myself AND … (8 comments)
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forest taxes: An Event that Changed My Career in Forestry
- 06/30/14 03:15 PM
An Event that Changed My Career in Forestry
There have been a lot of events in my life that would be considered “life changing” like getting to know God, meeting my wife, teachers that influenced me, and much more.
But to save you all from having to read a book I will contain today's essay to one career changer in my life.
After leaving the USDA Forest Service in the mid 80’s I headed back to the Midwest and took a position in Michigan where I was in charge of buying timber in the Southeastern quarter of the state.
At first it … (10 comments)
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forest taxes: Forestry Camp, Running a Lean Operation Near Monico Wisconsin
- 06/26/14 01:39 AM
Forestry Camp, Running a Lean Operation Near Monico Wisconsin
We keep our projects profitable for all while saving our clients dollars by being highly efficient.
One of our efficiency tools is to keep the crew very close to the project, cutting travel costs as well as lodging costs.
This camp is located in the center of a block of 10,000 acres of prime oak and Northern Hardwoods in NE Wisconsin.
If you know of anyone looking for an exception crew of Foresters to inventory, appraise or manage a forest.... Remember, When only the Best will do, … (7 comments)
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forest taxes: County Wildlife & Forest Status Posts 2
- 06/25/14 07:34 PM
County Wildlife & Forest Status Posts
Wisconsin
Adams Ashland Barron Bayfield Buffalo Burnett Chippewa Clark ** Columbia Door Douglas Dunn Eau Claire Forest Florence Green Lake Iron Jackson Juneau Kewaunee La Crosse Langlade Lincoln Marathon Marinette Marquette Menominee Monroe Oconto Outagamie Oneida Price Polk Portage Richland Rusk St. Croix Sawyer Shawano Sauk Taylor Trempealeau Vernon Vilas Waukesha Waupaca Waushara Washburn Wood
Minnesota
Aitkin Beltrami Carlton Cass Chisago Clearwater Cook Crow Wing Hubbard Isanti Itaska Koochiching Lake Lake of the Woods Millelacs Morrison Pine St. Louis Wadena
Michigan
Alger Baraga Chippewa Delta Dickenson Gogebic Houghton Keweenaw Iron Luce … (3 comments)
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forest taxes: Rusk County Forestry Camp
- 06/25/14 04:23 PM
Woodland Management Service Rusk County Forestry Camp,
Nestled in among some of the best trees in Eastern Rusk County we set up camp for another Post Sale Audit Inventory.
Rusk County is not known for having nearly the quality of forests that are found in the Argonne area, our client does a great job of managing for high quality timber and it is reflected in the best timber in the county.
We find that we can be more competative than other companies partly due to our willingness to camp out in the forest that we … (1 comments)
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forest taxes: Northeast Wisconsin, Quality Forests and Foresters
- 06/25/14 07:06 AM
Timber cruising near Monico, Wisconsin
I always enjoy working in this area of Wisconsin, the timber is great, the wildlife is plentiful, and the scenery is exceptional.
Here is a photo of one of our young Foresters with his DME, compass, and other gear; cruising a stand of high quality Sugar Maple near Monico Wisconsin.
If you know of anyone looking for an exceptional crew of Foresters to inventory, appraise or manage a forest.... Remember, When only the Best will do, count on the WMS crew.
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forest taxes: Pic's from the Pond part 1 of many
- 06/24/14 03:30 PM
Pic's from the Pond, part 1 of many
About 15 years ago I was sitting in my Cadott office when it occurred to me that it would be very nice to have a duck pond in from of my office window.
So I talked to Bob Josephic, a friend from the Cadott Chamber of Commerce and my Lions club sponsor about getting one of his large excavators out to my place for a day of digging ponds.
After a day of digging I had my old barn foundation buried, and half a dozen ponds dug around the farm.
And as a … (17 comments)
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forest taxes: Quality Foresters and Forests of Northern Wisconsin
- 06/23/14 04:45 PM
Quality Foresters and Forests of Northern Wisconsin
Inventory of the fine quality hardwoods of Northeast Wisconsin.
A great place to visit, a great place to live and an even better place to grow high quality hardwoods including Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Ash, Yellow Birch, and More. But watch out for the Hodags in this area.
Notice the high quality trees and abundant regeneration in this photo of one of our Foresters.
If you know of anyone looking for an exceptional crew of Foresters to inventory, appraise or manage a forest.... Remember, When only the Best will … (5 comments)
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forest taxes: Measuring the Forests of Gogebic County Michigan
- 06/18/14 09:55 AM
Measuring the Forests of Gogebic County Michigan
These are a few shots from a recent trip we took to the Northern part of Michigan for a 400,000 acre inventory and appraisal.
I hope you enjoyed a small glimpse into a timber cruise, or inventory.
Bob
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forest taxes: Cruising Timber, break time near Ontonagon Michigan
- 06/17/14 08:20 AM
Cruising Timber, break time near Ontonagon Michigan
These are a few shots from a recent trip we took to the Northern tip of Michigan for a 400,000 acre inventory and appraisal.
While taking a break and heading into town for a few supplies, I found this cool mural painted on the windows of an old store.
I thought it photo-worthy, hope you like it too.
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forest taxes: Bald Eagles Doing Well in the Lake States!
- 06/16/14 08:58 PM
Bald Eagles Doing Well in the Lake States!
With a lifespan of over 30 years they have recovered quite nicely.
For all of your Forest Management, Inventory, and Appraisal needs, Call Woodland Management Service at 715-204-9663
Photo credits,
matthew hull and Penywise in the morgue files Woodland Management Service
A few other articles to check out.
http://activerain.com/blogsview/3770480/faq-how-do-i-encourage-more-wildlife-on-my-land- http://activerain.com/blogsview/4248834/faq-i-am-looking-for-a-deer-haven-which-property-should-i-choose- Click here to learn more
What is a Forester & Why do I Need a Forester?
FAQ What is the Difference Between a Forester and a Logger?? Do You Need … (19 comments)
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forest taxes: Argonne Wisconsin Timber Cruise, Camp Visitors
- 06/13/14 01:43 PM
Argonne Wisconsin Timber Cruise, Camp Visitors
While the other Foresters where out doing some inventory for an audit on a large clients property in the Argonne Wisconsin area I was sitting in my camper doing some paperwork when I got a few visitors.
They were very cute and my older son Josh was nice enough to stop in camp and help to send these baby raccoon's back to the forest, after they got their pictures taken.
We are hoping that they found their momma, and not any more camp groceries.
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forest taxes: Trees, Bears, Hodags and a few Cranes in Monico Wisconsin
- 06/13/14 08:30 AM
Trees, Bears, Hodags and a few Cranes in Monico Wisconsin
Monico, in addition to having some sort of strange multilegged hodag in its park is also the place where we have seen more bears than any other place in Wisconsin.
It seems like every time you stop hiking to do an inventory plot one of these critters jumps up from where it was laying down hiding to let us pass and runs away, while startling the forester as well.
My son Josh and I acting like tourists
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forest taxes: TBT Hiking the Luna Whitedeer, bringing back Memories of my Early Days
- 06/12/14 04:39 AM
TBT Hiking the Luna Whitedeer, bringing back Memories of my Early Days
Thirty years ago in my first year in the US Forest Service, I was in charge of a Youth Conservation Corps crew and our main accomplishment for the summer was to construct the Luna Whitedeer trail in the Nicolet National forest.
At the time it was a tremendous amount of sweat and toil scratching this 4 mile trail out to the dense tree roots of Northern
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forest taxes: Creating a Wildlife Paradise on My Land
- 06/11/14 01:34 PM
Creating a Wildlife Paradise on My Land
Like humans, most wildlife species are looking for a great place to live, their habitat.
Great wildlife habitat includes a good mix of food, shelter, and water.
The main way forest and wildlife managers create habitat for wildlife is by managing the stages of forest succession.
Forest succession is basically the path that a forest takes from an open field, to young even aged trees, to older uneven aged trees, and finally to a mature climax forest.
Creating various wildlife habitats generally involves harvesting trees, planting trees, and or allowing … (8 comments)
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forest taxes: A Premium Price for Your Forestland Properties, the Top 10 List!
- 06/09/14 06:23 AM
A Premium Price for Your Forestland Properties, the Top 10 List!
1.Have a timber appraisal completed.
2. Conduct a wildlife inventory and habitat evaluation.
3. Have your boundaries clearly marked and cleared of brush.
4. Build and maintain trails leading to all of the properties best assets.
5. Have wildlife photos taken.
6. Have a forest management plan written to highlight the assets and potential of the future of the property.
7. Have a forest map drawn with photo or topo background showing all the forest assets. This map should also have GPS and GIS … (6 comments)
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forest taxes: Ignoring the Forest Not the Best Option for Wildlife & Forest Health
- 06/03/14 02:57 PM
Ignoring the Forest is Not the Best Option for Wildlife and Forest Health
Leaving your forest alone is seldom the best option for either wildlife habitat or a healthy forest.
An unmanaged forest will become stagnant reducing the amount of food for wildlife and crowding out all of the younger trees which are important for the next generation of the forest.
Most wildlife requires a diverse forest with varied ages and types of trees for both food and shelter.
And a healthy sustainable forest requires various ages of trees to enable future generations.
If … (7 comments)
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forest taxes: ADDITIONAL INCOME AVAILABLE FOR LANDOWNERS, HUNTING LEASE PROGRAM
- 06/02/14 05:43 AM
Hunters are Looking to Lease Your Forestland ADDITIONAL INCOME AVAILABLE FOR LANDOWNERS IN HUNTING LEASE PROGRAM
—By leasing out their land, woodland owners may be able to profit from the rich tradition of hunting that exists in Wisconsin. An untapped source of income could exist on property that sustains wildlife.
Having exclusive access to private land during hunting season is a price that many hunters are willing to pay. Leasing out deer hunting rights will not only increase a hunter’s chance of success, but the lease payments could be enough to cover landowners’ property taxes. The payments can also go … (5 comments)
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Artsy Pics on the Argone Wisconsin Forest Audit Inventory 
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