forestry: Argonne Audit Cruise Setting up Camp
- 06/18/13 04:41 PM
Argonne Audit Cruise Setting up Camp
One of the things that I like about these Audit Inventories it that we stay in one remote area long enough to set up a camp.
On this project we had 5 people camped out in 1 camper, 2 vehicles and 1 tent.
We found out after setting up this camp along an old logging road that someone else thought that it would also be a good place to set up a bear baiting station 50 yards further down the trail.
The Bears kept to themselves … (7 comments)
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forestry: Forest Audit Inventory near Argonne, WI w artsy pics
- 06/17/13 12:16 PM
Forest Audit Inventory near Argonne, WI
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 cruise. Josh took most of the artsy shots and I took most of the less interesting shots.
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forestry: Referring a Client, because it's the Right thing to do.
- 06/16/13 02:50 PM
Referring a Client, because it's the Right thing to do.
This past week I got a call and email from a fellow ACF Forester in Michigan who had a client from Chicago who also owns some land in Central Wisconsin.
This other Forester sent the business my way because he knew that I could do a better job with this property than he could and he was very concerned about the welfare of his client and the client's forest.
He sent the business, because it was the right thing to do, not because he was expecting a sweet referral … (6 comments)
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forestry: Woodland Management Service Forestry Camp, Rusk County Wisconsin
- 06/13/13 04:53 PM
Woodland Management Service Forestry Camp, Rusk County Wisconsin
Nestled in amongst 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.
For this crew we are using the big camper and a few tents
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forestry: Forestry Camp, Running a Lean Operation
- 06/12/13 05:06 PM
Forestry Camp, Running a Lean Operation
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, Count on … (8 comments)
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forestry: Quality Forests and Foresters of Northern Wisconsin
- 06/07/13 07:52 AM
Quality Forests and Foresters of Northern Wisconsin
More 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.
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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forestry: Timber cruising in NorthEast Wisconsin
- 06/06/13 04:30 AM
Timber cruising near Monico, Wisconsin
I always enjoy working in this area of Wisconsin along the Michigan border, 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 exception 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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forestry: Measuring the Forest in Gogebic County Michigan
- 06/04/13 03:44 PM
Measuring the Forest in Gogebic County Michigan
These are a few shots from a recent trip we took to the Northern tip of Michigan for a 400000 acre inventory and appraisal.
Lots of bald eagles up here, but they are generally shy about getting their pictures taken.
The timber in this stand is rather small, but the
quality is consistently rather good, a tribute to the previous corporate owners.
One of many Forestry Camps where we live … (12 comments)
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forestry: Cruising Timber near Ontonagon Michigan
- 06/04/13 01:35 AM
Cruising Timber near Ontonagon Michigan
These are a few shots from a recent trip we took to the Northern tip of Michigan for a 400000 acre inventory and appraisal.
I found this cool mural painted on the windows of an old store and thought it photo-worthy, hope you like it too.
Miles and Miles of beautiful sandy beaches along the icy shores of Lake Superior, you wont find babes on these beaches, … (9 comments)
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forestry: Bald Eagles Doing Well in the Lakestates
- 06/03/13 03:49 PM
Bald Eagles Doing Well in the Lakestates
When I was young Bald Eagles were very rare to see, and were nearly extinct throughout the United States. This was due to a pesticide called DDT, once this was banned, the recovery began.
Now we see Eagles everywhere we go in the Northern States, They are a very hardy bird, enduring harsh weather, eating anything including roadkill and handouts from fishermen. And 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
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forestry: Camp Visitors near Argonne Wisconsin
- 06/02/13 02:50 PM
Camp Visitors near Argonne Wisconsin
I was sitting in my camper doing some paperwork while the other Foresters where out doing some inventory for an audit on a large clients property in the Argonne Wisconsin area 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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forestry: Monico Wisconsin, Trees, Bears, and a few Cranes
- 06/02/13 02:42 PM
Monico Wisconsin, Trees, Bears, and a few Cranes
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 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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forestry: FAQ How do I create a Wildlife Paradise on my Property?
- 05/30/13 05:13 PM
How do I create a wildlife paradise on my property?
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, … (8 comments)
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forestry: FAQ Is leaving my woodland alone best for Wildlife & Forest Health?
- 05/30/13 04:18 PM
FAQ Is leaving my woodland alone 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.
When managing your forest, if you’re interested … (4 comments)
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forestry: Sometimes Shoes do Grow on Trees
- 05/27/13 09:30 PM
Sometimes Shoes do Grow on Trees
More Strange Stuff You Find In The Woods.
We were on an inventory project in SW Bayfield County, working a late day and set up camp in the dark along a remote roadway. When I awoke in the morning I was treated to see the largest shoe tree ever.
I have never seen shoes and boots growing on a tree, but if you look at enough forests, you will probably see everything that grows out in the woods.
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forestry: Hiking the Luna Whitedeer, bringing back Memories of my Early Days
- 05/26/13 04:46 PM
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
Wisconsin, but it all seemed worth it when I was doing a project near here with my youngest son Nick, and … (8 comments)
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forestry: UWSP Students Enjoy Tour of Menomonie White Pine Forest
- 05/22/13 04:55 PM
UWSP Students Enjoy Tour of Menomonie White Pine Forest
“Start with the rising sun and work toward the setting
sun, but take only the mature trees, the sick trees, and the trees that have fallen. When you reach the end of the reservation, turn and cut from the setting sun to the rising sun and the trees will last forever”.
Chief Oshkosh, an important
Menominee Chief
Just over twenty future foresters from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point along with a few Foresters from Woodland Management Service had the honor of receiving a personal tour of the Menomonie Tribal … (4 comments)
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forestry: Gardening Without the Weeding, Woodchip Gardening In Stevens Point Wis
- 05/21/13 04:51 PM
Gardening Without all the Weeding, Woodchip Gardening In Stevens Point Wisconsin
I am a big fan of gardening all of my vacant lots but I seldom have the time to do all of the work that is involved.
A few of my lots I have set up community garden sharecroppers who share some of their crops in exchange for free use of my land. All that I have to do is pay the mortgage and taxes, kind of expensive veggies, but better than a crop of lawn.
A few of my lots I garden myself, but with very limited time … (5 comments)
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forestry: Do you Really Save Money When you Do It Yourself? Seldom...
- 05/20/13 04:33 PM
Do you Really Save Money When you Do It Yourself? Seldom...
It pays many times over to hire a Forester to manage your timber sale
It really does pay big money to hire a forester
I recently had a man call me and ask for some advice in selling his timber.
A logger had approached him and offered him $5000 for a "selective thinning" of his forest, cutting everything with a 10 inch stump or larger, and he was concerned about how this would look.
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forestry: Top 10 List for Selling Your Forestland at a Premium Price.
- 05/19/13 04:41 PM
Top 10 List for Selling Your Forestland at a Premium Price.
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 and showing all the forest assets. This map should also have GPS and GIS functionality so that buyers can have it loaded onto their … (26 comments)
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