Wisconsin Forestry Center
April 2026 Newsletter
| | High School Forestry Skills Camp: Apply by April 26 | |
We are pleased to announce that the registration deadline has been extended to April 26 for Forestry Skills Camp! Please share this opportunity with high school students, families, and educators who may be interested.
Forestry Skills Camp is an immersive training experience for high school students interested in building real skills used in the forest industries and learning about career pathways. Students choose a path from three options: Forest Measurement & Management, Forest Products, and Chainsaw Safety & Operation. Each focus area will be taught by professionals in the industry, and students earn one college credit in forestry at UWSP.
The first two days of camp will be training in wilderness first aid, then the following three days will be spent immersed in the path you chose. This camp is designed to build real skills used in the forest industries and each path will provide one forestry credit at UWSP. *Camp fee: $450 and includes room and board, tuition, and training.
*If the cost of attending Skills Camp presents a financial burden, please contact Jared Schroeder. A limited number of scholarships may be available.
We are also looking for sponsors to support Skills Camp! If your organization would like to support the next generation of forestry professionals and increase access to education, learn more here!
Forestry Skills Camp takes place June 14-19, 2026 at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, in Amherst Junction, WI. Registration due April 26, 2026.
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Bridging Traditional and Emerging Forestry Markets:
Trends Tools, and Opportunities for Forest Managers
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Recorded April 1
Presented by Kurt Kipfmueller, Ph.D., Michigan State University, Lane Johnson, Cloquet Forestry Center, University of Minnesota, and Evan Larson, Ph.D., UW-Platteville
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May 6 | Noon-1 p.m. CT
Presented by Chris Guiterman, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder
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June 3 | Noon-1 p.m. CT
Presented by Jed Meunier, Ph.D., Ecologist and Research Scientist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-Division of Forestry
| | A rapidly warming climate threatens forest ecosystems through warmer temperatures, changing precipitation and increased stress. As the impacts of climate change increase, there is a growing need for forest management strategies that can help forests adapt to current impacts, and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. Guided by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) Forest Adaptation Menu, this webinar series explores practical, real-world approaches to climate adaptation. Participants will not only learn about the theory of adaptation but also hear from forest managers grappling with climate risk and distilling the best available science into “boots on the ground” forest management. |
Maintaining and Enhancing Species and Structural Diversity | NIACS Strategy 5
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WHEN: Apr. 15, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. CT
WHERE: Online via Zoom
COST: Free | Registration not required
| | | Join us as we explore practical applications of NIACS Strategy 5:Maintaining and Enhancing Species and Structural Diversity. Gena Abramson, Forestry Specialist with the Bad River Tribe will discuss climate-informed prescriptions. Matt Dallman, Northwoods Strategy Director of the Midwest Division of The Nature Conservancy, will talk about TNC’s work to create a more diverse and resilient age structure and species mix at Caroline Lake Preserve in Iron and Ashland Counties. | | Wood & Iron Podcast: For Loggers. By Loggers. | |
Passing the Torch | Season 1 Episode 4 | April 15, 2026
In this episode, we explore how to navigate a smooth generational transition in a family business with Roger Smith of R.L. Smith Logging. Hear practical insights on passing down leadership, preserving legacy, and preparing the next generation. Plus, we discuss how to get students excited about careers in the logging industry and keep the tradition moving forward.
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Wood & Iron explores the needs and challenges of today’s logger. Join our hosts as we explore business operation, policy navigation, and the future of logging with loggers from the Midwest to the West. The goal of Wood & Iron is to promote a successful and sustainable logging workforce by offering relevant and timely information that you can listen to during your time in the cab.
Produced by UWSP and hosted by WFC’s High School Program Manager Jared Schroeder and Manley Jobs host and Western Forestry and Conservation Association executive director Blake Manley, Wood & Iron is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, and many other platforms.
Want to advertise your product, company, or organization on Wood & Iron? Sponsor a season or an episode! If you are interested, reach out to wfc@uwsp.edu.
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Season 7 Episode 4 | April 1, 2026
Managing forests for carbon—and navigating emerging carbon markets—can feel overwhelming, especially for family forest owners managing smaller parcels. So how can landowners with just a couple forty-acre parcels participate in these opportunities? And what does carbon-enhanced silviculture actually look like at that scale? In the April episode of SilviCast, we sit down with Brittany VanderWall, Lynn Riley, and Richard Campbell from the American Forest Foundation break down the essentials of the Family Forest Carbon Program. They share practical insights on how family forest owners can access carbon markets, implement climate-smart forest practices, and make the most of their land—without needing thousands of acres to get started.
| | This episode of SilviCast is sponsored by: | | CHECK OUT PREVIOUS EPISODES | | Continuing Education Credits | | The WFC offers a variety of continuing education options, such as online on-demand courses. They are pre-approved for SAF and WI-DNR Cooperating Forester credits. | | |
Looking for the next step in your forestry career or your next hire? Check out our free forestry jobs board.
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Employers: Get the word out about your job openings by sending them to the WFC.
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