New industry group formed to try to purchase Verso mill
The shutdown of the Wisconsin Rapids mill is causing severe economic disruption
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Verso CEO resigns shortly after paper mill closure
Mill closure affected hundreds of workers
Research studying new ways of detecting oak wilt
University of Minnesota researchers are using handheld devices as small as notepads
Four new Wis. counties see EAB outbreaks
56 of the state's 72 counties have now experienced impacts from the insect
New industry group formed to try to purchase Verso mill
The shutdown of the Wisconsin Rapids mill is causing severe economic disruption
Michigan's 10-year Forest Action Plan currently being drafted
The plan is required for states to qualify for federal funding programs
New DNR guidance published on aerial spraying
The report includes details on attacking gypsy moth and caterpillar infestations
New carbon credit program will allow for smaller owner participation
Owners of 20 acres or more are part of program being tested in central Pennsylvania
Michigan timber industry hit by pandemic
There are some bright spots, but mill closures expected to have major impact
Forest products CEOs: Agility needed during stressful COVID-19 period
The pandemic has brought surprises and severe disruption, industry leaders say
Balsam fir trees across state are dying, spring weather likely to blame, DNR says
Symptoms have been seen in north, central parts of Wisconsin
Black walnut harvests can be lucrative, but look to your long-term plan, says experienced forester
Quality and other differences can drive dramatic price differences
Wood pricing shows strain from 2020 disruption
Many species have been hit hard, but others like pine have shown resiliency
UW-Madison prof focuses research on digital 'chips' innovation
The effort aims to replace costly and toxic material used in smartphone, other chips
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Infestation
Insect, fungi and parasitic infestations can result in destruction of various tree species
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Pulpwood pricing has been especially challenged over the past few years
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Hardwood is used in many applications, including furniture, musical instruments, flooring and many others
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Mass timber, plastic straws, skyscrapers are some of the alternative uses we explore
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