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Presentation Introducing the Wisconsin Coarse Level Metrics Assessment for Oak Woodlands

Posted on February 10, 2024 by prairiebotanist

This links to a presentation introducing the coarse level metrics. More information on the coarse level metrics may be found in this post, including the procedure and field worksheet documents.

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A Coarse-Level Metrics Assessment for Wisconsin Oak Woodlands

Posted on December 20, 2023 by prairiebotanist

I was very privileged to work with dedicated colleagues to develop a coarse-level metrics assessment for Wisconsin oak woodlands recently. We also developed a similar assessment for oak openings (open savannas), but oak woodlands are, in my mind, special, because … Continue reading →

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Prescribed Burn Season

Posted on April 29, 2023 by prairiebotanist

Cold rain is beginning to fall, but it still smells like smoke outside this morning, April 29. Smoke columns have risen all across southern Wisconsin over the preceding days, making up for alternating red flag and wet conditions that stymied … Continue reading →

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