POWER PAGE
Wisconsin Family Forests
Deerfield-Oasis Alliance
2007
1. Professional Forestry Consultants
If you desire an in-depth long-range management plan for your property involving timber management, wildlife enhancement, prairie restoration, erosion control, etc. These forestry consultants can help you achieve your goals and offer you a road map for your woodlot well into the future. They will help you to identify plants, trees, and animals that you probably didn’t even realize you had. Cost sharing is available from the DNR. These are people we can recommend.
Kim Quast, Rosendale, WI (920)-872 9713 e-mail: quastforestry@yahoo.com
Dan Pubanz, Shawano, WI (715)-526-2375 e-mail: pubanz@frontiernet.net
Joel Wagenaar, Wis. Rapids, WI (715) 424 1969 e-mail: wagenaar@tznet.com
2. Industrial Foresters
The primary job of industrial foresters is to keep their mills supplied with saw logs or pulpwood. WFF-DOA has found some industrial foresters we can recommend because they give high priority to the woodland owner concerns and forest health.
Joe Kies at Domtar Industries, Inc., Port Edwards, WI, (715) 459-1399
e-mail: joseph.kies@domtar.com
Juris Repsa at Domtar Industries, Inc., Port Edwards, WI, (715) 887-5705
e-mail: juris.Repsa@domtar.com
Dick Bierlich at Miljevich Incorporated, Wakefield, MI, (906) 229-5367
3. “Woods Walkers”
Over the years many of you have asked if there was someone who could take a walk in your woodlot and simply give you some direction as to how to manage it. Do I have invasive plants such as buckthorn, knapweed, garlic mustard, etc? Do I have wild prairie flowers that a beneficial to wildlife or the karner blue butterfly? I have an open area in my woodlot – is it suitable for a prairie restoration plot or a food plot? Is the timber on my property at a stage that I should consider hiring a forestry consultant? Are my trees healthy? Are there beginning symptoms of disease or insect problems that I should be aware of? You’ve attended our workshops and walks in the woods on neighboring properties, but you want someone to walk your woods and give you some answers.
Alan Haney and Dick Hall have agreed to come out to your woodlot and provide this service. Both have been involved in forestry all of their careers. (See background information in the news letter) Neither Alan or Dick have any ties to any loggers or timber buyers; they will give you honest and nonbiased recommendations for your woodlot. They do not charge a set fee, but we recommend that you please compensate them for their time and mileage, it’s up to you. When calling for an appointment please be flexible and patient. They are both retired, but like most retired people, they’re busier now than when they were working. Both Alan and Dick are easy going and enjoyable to work with; you will not be disappointed.
Alan Haney (715) 592 6949 Custer WI e-mail: ahaney@uwsp.edu
Dick Hall (920) 231 8627 Oshkosh, WI e-mail: bucridge@vbe.com
4. Tree Nursery
Wheeler’s Laura’s Lane Nursery LLC, Plainfield, WI, (715) 366-2477
Professional growers, foresters, and homeowners take advantage of our years of nursery growing experience and stock selection. We offer a large selection of excellent deciduous trees and evergreens for mass plantings or landscaping, as well as specializing in trees for the Christmas market. We also do custom orders and carry planting supplies. Please call with any questions regarding successful tree planting and care. A trained knowledgeable nursery professional will be happy to assist you.
5. Wildlife Plots, Roundup Application, Mowing, Trail Maintenance and
Establishment.
These contractors will do a variety of tasks in your woodlot.
Below is a list of their services:
Jason Volkening, Hancock, WI, (715) 249-5325
Prep and planting of wildlife plots and prairie restoration plots, lime and fertilizer application, Roundup application, periodic summer mowing of wildlife plots and prairie restoration plots.
Buckthorn removal (this job is very labor intensive and time-consuming—thus it will be done on a limited basis, includes chemical application to stumps to prevent resprouting). Will also do light landscape work.
Dan Folske, Omro, WI, (920) 685-6174
Prep and planting of wildlife plots and prairie restoration plots, lime and fertilizer application, Roundup application, periodic summer mowing of wildlife plots and prairie restoration plots.
Dan Folske has a large assortment of equipment, so he can do rough landscaping, ornamental ponds, and small digging jobs with a mini-excavator. He also has a specially equipped mower for mowing grasses in swampy areas during the winter months to enhance wildlife. Feel free to either call Dan for advice or hire him outright.
Tim Everson (L. L. Olds Seed Company representative), Wautoma, WI, (920) 787-7508
Certified Crop Advisor
Hello landowners of central Wisconsin:
Are you looking to create that optimum environment that attracts wildlife into your woodlots and forests? Are you a hunter looking for that wall hanging trophy buck or looking to bag your limit of upland birds from your property? Are you a landowner who would just like to reestablish that native prairie from days gone by? Whatever your goal is, maybe I can help get you started. From matching the seed species to your specific soil type and environment, then offering tips to get your seed planted, growing, and suggesting ways for maintaining your food plot or prairie for years of fun and success.
6. Small Logging Jobs (less than 50 cords)
Jason Volkening, Hancock, WI, (715) 249-5325 Available for small logging jobs—50 cords or less on a limited basis. Jobs will be accepted upon Jason’s discretion. Will also do small firewood cutting and splitting jobs.
7. Tree Arborists
Tree removal, lot clearing, trimming, storm damage, and stump grinding. Insurance claims welcome.
Randy Kawski, Stevens Point, WI, (715) 252-TREE or (715) 345-0336
Matthew Baker, Neshkoro, WI, (920) 229-4523
8. Prairie Restoration
The landowner enters into a contract for 10 years stating the plot will be mowed and maintained properly each year. The US Fish and Wildlife Service furnishes the seed and plants it at no charge to the landowner. Slow establishment is expected—it takes 3 years to see the full results. Minimum plot size is 5 acres.
For more information contact Mike Engel, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Madison, WI (608) 221-1206 Extension 21. e-mail: mike_engel@fws.gov
9. Prairie Restoration Plots Less Than 5 Acres
Cost of plot is entirely taken on by landowner.
J&J Transplant Aquatic Nursery, LLC, Wild Rose, WI, (715) 256-0059
Wisconsin’s largest aquatic nursery for seed, propagated, potted, and bare root plant material. Over 250 varieties of plants, shrubs, and seed available for natural landscaping.
· Wetlands
· Woodlands
· Prairies
Water at J&J Transplant, we harvest all of our plants and seeds fresh from our private wetland, prairies, woodlands, and greenhouses. One hundred percent of our harvests are conducted on privately owned property that we carefully monitor, so as not to stress the ecological balance of these areas.
· Gardens
· Mini Refuge
· Reclamation Areas
10. Roads, Driveways, and Ponds
David Bacon has large excavating equipment for digging large ponds. Other services include: building demolition, dumpster rental, stump removal, lawn mowing, gravel, limestone, etc. For more information contact David at Bacon Construction, LLC Excavating and Trucking, Hancock, WI, (715) 249-3213.
11. Brush Clearing (eligible for cost sharing from DNR)
Both contractors have similar machines and will handle oak brush up to 10” and softwoods up to 14”. This will ready your land for tree planting, prairie restoration, etc. Their service will mow down brush and with multiple trips across the area all that will be left will be a mulch-like residue. Both contractors work state-wide. Here is a handy tip: try to put multiple parcels together for a better price. This is an expensive service, but members who have had this service are very satisfied with their work.
Dan Hansen at Brush Busters, Wild Rose, WI, (920) 622-3872 e-mail: danhans@core.com
Renewed Resources LLC, West Bend, WI 53095, (262) 677-3650 www.renewedresources.com
An added service is brush cleanup after timber harvest. The chipped brush is sold to the landscape industry.
12. Chainsaw Safety and Productivity Training
Courses taught by certified instructors teach you how to safely use your chainsaw, chainsaw maintenance, tree felling techniques, safety equipment, and much more. You will not only be safer in the woods but you will also be much more productive and save your back. For more information contact: Samsel Ltd. at (715) 249-5602 e-mail: samsel@uniontel.net www.samselsawmill.com
Ken Lallemont at (715) 563-2545 e-mail: ken_lallemont@hotmail.com www.ken-lallemont.com
Jeannine Richards at (608) 355 0279 www.thewoodlandschool.org
13. Rentals
a) Husqvarna Pole Pruner. $20/day. Includes mixed gas, helmet and safety instructions when picked up.
b) Backpack Sprayer. $10/day.
c) Husqvarna Brush Saw. Same fee as pole pruner.
Contact Gene Reis for more information at (920) 787-4870.
NOTE: Only members of WFF-DOA can use these rental units due to liability reasons. Each member of the Deerfield-Oasis Alliance is part-owner of the equipment. Thus you cannot sue yourself in case of an accident.
14. Conservation Easements
If you want to protect your woodlot from development forever, a conservation easement may be something to consider. It could be a very useful tool in estate planning. By contacting either organization listed below, they can sit down and talk to you about easements. There is no pressure. They will explain and/or answer any questions you may have.
Jo Ellen Sieser at North Central Conservancy Trust, Stevens Point, WI, (715) 341-7741
e-mail: josieser@coredes.com
Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust, Appleton, WI, (920) 738-7265
15. Certified Master Loggers
The attached list is loggers that we could recommend. We have listed five from this list who have operated in our area.
Ronald Hays, Arkdale, WI, (608) 572-0525
Len Fike, New Lisbon, WI, (608) 547 2788
Troy Lambert, Warrens, WI, (608) 378-3105
Brian Phillips, Plainfield, WI, (715) 335-4317
Scott Koerner, Oshkosh, WI, (920) 589-6008
Javorek Logging, Inc, Mosinee, WI, (715) 693 2015
16. Land Survey
Krier Land Surveying Inc.
For all Your Land Surveying Needs.
Patrick G. Krier Wautoma WI 920 787 3500
17. Controlling Exotic Species on Your Land
Bison Belly Futures
Natural Landscaping and Restoration Ecology.
Gigi La Budde, Spring Green WI 608 588 2048
18. Financial Services
Geary Searfoss, CPA specializes in accounting services for woodland owners.
Geary Searfoss, Winter WI 715 266 8290 e-mail: gscpa@centurytel.net
Qualifying Statement: WFF-DOA members have had experience with the above listed vendors and loggers. Many have participated in our work shops or have done very satisfactory work for our members. Never-the less, it is up to each member to reach a satisfactory agreement to assure acceptable performance from any of the above listed persons. WFF-DOA can not be held responsible for unacceptable or non performance.