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Forest Plan, Quarterly Schedule of Proposed Actions, Project Proposals and Decisions , Non-Native Invasive Species , 2006 Monitoring Report,
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NEW! Fire Information

NEW! Fiscal Year 2008 Monitoring and Evaluation Report

NEW! 2008 Year In Review

Court Rulings for Chequamegon-Nicolet Projects

Tribal Relations

Guide to Your National Forests and Grasslands MAP

Non-Native Invasive Species on the Chequamegon-Nicolet

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Current Conditions (safety alerts, advisories, closures, policies, fires, restrictions):

HEALTH ALERT - Bear Lake Campground (Forest County) is experience blue-green algae problems in the lake - read the HEALTH ALERT for more information

Consolidated List of current Closure Orders for the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF

Effective immediately, a revised emergency firewood closure order issued by the Forest Supervisor tightens restrictions on the movement of firewood. Read the News Release and Closure Order for more information.

FIREWOOD ALERT!
Help us stop the movement of exotic pests. For more information, click on the links below the images:

Emerald Ash Borer

(More information on Emerald Ash Borer can be found on the North Central Research Station and University of Wisconsin web sites, also read the Emerald Ash Borer Frequently Asked Questions HERE)

Gypsy Moth

Asian Longhorned Beetle

WE NEED YOUR HELP in the early detection of the emerald ash borer on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Please see the Emerald Ash Borer Early Alert page for more information.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Considering a Proactive Plan for Initial Actions to Combat Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
October 5, 2009

Blackwell Job Corps Center Invites the Public to Celebrate Job Corps’ 45th Anniversary! [Celebration Flyer]
September 16, 2009

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Reminds ATV Riders to Ride Responsibly
September 15, 2009

Information on how to bid for Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Contracts
September 14, 2009

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Partners to Improve Trout Habitat at Brule River
September 14, 2009

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF employee recipient of National Archeologist of the Year Award
September 2, 2009

Forest Service Issues Emergency Firewood Closure Order to Slow Spread of Emerald Ash Borer [Closure Order]
August 31, 2009

USDA Secretary Vilsack announces economic recovery projects for Chequamegon-Nicolet forest facilities
July 27, 2009

Mondeaux Dam repairs begin August 3; work will continue through October
July 27, 2009

Smokey Bear turns 65! Special event at Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center August 7
July 22, 2009

USDA Secretary Vilsack announces economic recovery projects for forest roads maintenance and associated watershed and ecosystem restoration
July 1, 2009

Iron River Trail (Trail 31) widening, re-route, and rehabilitation project underway on the Washburn Ranger District
June 17, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces $224 Million in funding to reduce hazardous fuels
June 16, 2009

Recognize your loved ones with a gift to the natural resources
June 8, 2009

Volunteers help to maintain historic sites along the North Country National Scenic Trail
June 8, 2009

Presentation on the archaeological resources of the Chequamegon-Nicolet June 4 at Boulder Lake Campground
May 26, 2009

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF recipient of National Excellence in Botany Award
May 26, 2009

All fires on Chequamegon-Nicolet lands now contained
May 22, 2009

Chequamegon-Nicolet makes good headway on wildland fires
May 21, 2009 (PM version)

Chequamegon-Nicolet battles multiple wildfires
May 21, 2009

Ban on nonlocal firewood remains in effect on National Forest
May 15, 2009

Court decides third Chequamegon-Nicolet NF win
May 15, 2009

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF planting over one million trees
May 12, 2009

Ban on gathering oak firewood still in effect
June 22, 2004

More Forest News

2008 Year In Review
Posted July 22, 2009

Fiscal Year 2008 Monitoring and Evaluation Report
Posted July 17, 2009

Fiscal Year 2007 Monitoring and Evaluation Report
Posted September 8, 2008

Chequamegon-Nicolet draft 5-year proposed Program of Work for Developed Recreation
Posted April 16, 2008

Fiscal Year 2006 Monitoring and Evaluation Report
Posted September 26, 2007

Fiscal Year 2005 Monitoring and Evaluation Report
Posted October 24, 2006

Quad County Tornado Updates
Posted December 13, 2007

The History of the Forest Service and the Chequamegon-Nicolet
Posted June 13, 2005

2004 Year in Review
Posted February 24, 2005

2003 Year in Review
Posted April 16, 2004

Tribal Gathering Memorandum of Understanding: The Forest Service and 10 Chippewa Tribes of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife commission entered into an agreement dealing primarily with the Tribes' treaty rights to gather wild plants on National Forest lands.
Last updated June 2008

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