Tag: forest and wildlife ecology
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Posted on February 9, 2017
Beyond eating: Indirectly, deer change the landscape
It is widely known that the white-tailed deer is a nonstop eater. Unless it is sleeping or fleeing from a predator, the keystone North American […]
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Posted on February 8, 2017
Forest ‘islands’ offer refuge to wintering birds
The polar vortex of 2013 and 2014 brought the coldest winter many parts of the Midwest had experienced in decades. In Dane County, Wisconsin, it […]
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Posted on January 9, 2017
From space to the field: Farmers test new technology to better predict crop yields
Images captured from satellites orbiting 440 miles above the Earth tell a powerful, richly detailed story about crop yields—revealing the lushness or deficits of fields […]
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Posted on December 28, 2016
Aldo Leopold series involves community in environmental discussions
As environmental concerns grow more urgent, the work of Aldo Leopold remains a vital touchstone. The University of Wisconsin–Madison professor was a pioneering conservationist and […]
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Posted on December 19, 2016
David Drake: How the Christmas Bird Count came to be
David Drake, professor of forest and wildlife ecology, was recently on WPR’s The Larry Meiller Show to discuss the annual Christmas Bird Count, including how the […]
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Posted on December 10, 2016
Forestry Club says “thanks” for another great tree sale
The Forestry Club would like to thank all of our supporters for a successful 2016 Christmas Tree Sale. We were able to find homes for […]
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Posted on November 14, 2016
Forestry club’s 2016 Christmas tree sale set for Dec. 2-4
The UW Forestry Club will be holding their 43rd Annual Christmas Tree Sale December 2-4 in the UW Stock Pavilion. Tree species include Fraser Fir, […]
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Posted on October 27, 2016
Forestry Club hosts Apple Butter Festival, creates tasty “thank yous”
Wood smoke, the aroma of apple pie, a crisp autumn day, and brilliant blue sky. Such was the atmosphere at Picnic Point on Saturday, Oct. […]
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Posted on October 24, 2016
Forest ecology class uses Buckthorn Baggies to eliminate troublesome trees
Buckthorn is a troublesome, invasive tree that forms dense thickets and crowds other plants. When it’s cut down, it springs back and sends out many offshoots. […]
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Posted on August 12, 2016
New education facility going up at Kemp Natural Resources Station
Construction has begun on a new four-season classroom to be called the Connor Forestry Center at Kemp Natural Resources Station! The new building, made possible […]