Tag: forest and wildlife ecology
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Posted on November 13, 2015
Joe Hickey celebrated for 1965 landmark peregrine falcon conference
The late CALS wildlife ecology professor Joseph J. Hickey, the successor to Aldo Leopold’s faculty position at the UW-Madison, was celebrated last week at the […]
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2015 forestry club tree sale set for Dec. 4-6
The UW Forestry Club will be holding their 42nd annual Christmas Tree Sale December 4-6 in the UW Stock Pavilion. Tree species include Fraser fir, […]
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Posted on October 29, 2015
David Mladenoff: Is it too late for biofuel crops in Wisconsin?
If Wisconsin wants to be a leader in biomass production for biofuels, things need to change—and soon. A study led by David Mladenoff, professor of […]
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Posted on September 3, 2015
The Fox, the Coyote—and We Badgers
Once upon a time during the last few years, a red-haired girl new to the University of Wisconsin–Madison crested Bascom Hill and cast her eyes […]
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Posted on August 27, 2015
Wisconsin Academy talk by David Mladenoff: The State of Wisconsin’s Forests – Oct. 8
From our pines and sugar maples in the north to our oaks in the south, we have more forest in Wisconsin today than at any […]
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Posted on August 12, 2015
UW-Madison ranks #5 for bachelor’s programs in natural resources and conservation
UW-Madison ranks fifth among higher education bachelor’s degree programs in conservation and natural resources, according to College Factual, an organization that uses outcomes-based data to help […]
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Posted on August 10, 2015
Batty about bats: Kemp hosts workshops for wildlife enthusiasts
This past weekend, Kemp Natural Resources Station hosted two interactive outreach events focused on bats. Around 43 people showed up for a Friday evening presentation led by […]
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Posted on July 16, 2015
Squirrel Day at UW Arboretum – July 26
On Sunday, July 26, visitors to the UW Arboretum will have the opportunity to learn about the lives of squirrels and how to participate in the […]
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Posted on June 21, 2015
Maps for all: Making Wisconsin’s historic landscape information more accessible
Scientists are in possession of treasure trove of information about Wisconsin’s historic landscape. This rich data set, which gives a broad snapshot of the state’s terrain […]
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Posted on May 26, 2015
Wildlife ecology student basks in nature observation assignment
This University Communications-produced video highlights how Hannah DePorter, a sophomore studying wildlife ecology, went above and beyond expectations in Environmental Studies 400, a new Nelson […]