Video Library

The following video programs are available to rent from the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association. Please note the rental fee is per tape plus the cost of the return postage. Send your check payable to WWOA, PO Box 285, Stevens Point, WI 54481. The tapes will be sent as soon as they are returned from the previous viewers. Tapes should be returned within a week from the date of receipt so that others may use them. Individuals who are not WWOA members are required to place a deposit of $25 per tape. A separate check for the $25 will be helpful in speeding up the return of the deposit to the borrower. Questions? Call the WWOA office at (715) 346-4798.

WOODLAND MANAGEMENT VIDEO TAPE NO. 1

$7.00

1-1 - Reforestation and Site Conservation - 11:35 Focus is on the care of trees from time of purchase until planting. Size of stock, species and site conversion are also included.
1-2 - Fuelwood Removal - 7:35 Identifying potential firewood trees through timber stand improvement, cutting, splitting and stacking firewood is covered.
1-3 - The Sun and Your Trees - 9:33 Some trees grow better in full sunlight while others prefer shade. These needs, together with harvesting methods, are reviewed for various species.
1-4 - Growing Hybrid Aspen and Larch - 12:55 Covers site requirments, establishment methods, insect and pest problems as well as wildlife values.
1-5 - Red Pine Management - 9:49 Growing of red pine, when and how to thin, pruning and sawtimber production is covered.
1-6 - Woodland Protection - 8:30 Diseases, insects, fire, grazing and weather are some of the problems discussed.
1-7 - Growing Hardwood Sawtimber and Veneer - 8:43 Management objectives of different tree species grown for sawtimber and veneer are discussed.
1-8 - Woodlot Management for Wildlife - 13:00 Creating wildlife openings, use of different harvest systems and planting food for wildlife are some management tools mentioned.

WOODLAND MANAGEMENT VIDEO TAPE NO. 2

$7.00

2-1 - The Managed Forest Law - 10:00 Covers the various aspects of the law from enrollment through development of a management plan and withdrawal.
2-2 - Wasteland to Woodland - 22:25 A very complete history of Wisconsin woodlands from the clear-cut era to present.
2-3 - Private Forest - Multiple Providers - 15:35 Examines why a managed forest is a better provider of fiber production, wildlife values and scenic beauty over an unmanaged woodlot.
2-4 - Tree Identification - 19:40 This is an overview of Wisconsin forest grown trees dealing first with conifers then deciduous tree identification.
2-5 - Timber Cutting for Home Use - 13:01 Many uses can be made of the timber in your woodlands. Various alternatives are discussed.

WOODLAND MANAGEMENT VIDEO TAPE NO. 3

$7.00

3-1 - Maple Syrup - Something Special from WI - 15:00 An overview of the maple syrup industry in Wisconsin from tapping to the finished product.
3-2 - Tapping the Sugarbush - An American Tradition - 10:00 The tapping and gathering of sap in the making of maple syrup is examined in greater detail.
3-3 - Maple Syup - Boiling and Evaporation - 10:25 Starting after the sap reaches the open pan or evaporator the process is followed until pure maple syrup is produced.
3-4 - Packaging and Marketing of Maple Products - 10:00 This program examines the standards which should be followed in bottling syrup and packaging other maple products for the retail market.

THE EASTERN WHITE PINE: A LEGACY FOR THE FUTURE

$2.00

Discusses the history of the white pine, potential entomological problems, and white pine management. 25 mins.

MANAGING NORTHERN HARDWOODS FOR LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY

$2.00

This video will provide private woodland owners with the tools necessary to develop a forest management plan with the goal of providing a long term economic return. 16 mins.

RIVERS: RIBBONS OF LIFE

$2.00

Illustrates the importance of land use and land management along rivers & within their watershed. 22 mins.

MANAGING FOREST ECOSYSTEMS, ASSESSING NEW OPPORTUNITIES

$2.00

Discusses ways to manage natural resouces and learn of the connection between people, land and animals. A video conference that helps keep private forest landowners better informed about ecosystem concerns. 1 hr 45mins.

THE FORESTRY OF THE 90'S

$2.00

Cultivating the forest and harvesting its valuable produce in the form of timber affects its indigenous inhabitants, plants and animals. This MoDo Skog film presents a Scandinavian picture of how to integrate natural characteristics into the cultivated forest. 18 mins.

FOREST WARS

$2.00

In this PBS-style documentary, forest scientists, environmental activists, forest product workers, and politicians are interviewed to address the history, science, successes, and tragedies of the forestry debate in this country. 1 hr.

CHAINSAW SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

$5.00

FISTA experts describe the main features of chain saws, how to perform basic maintenance, and how to ensure that all the safety mechanisms on the saw are functioning properly. In addition, the video will cover proper personal protective equipment, proper felling techniques, including limbing, bucking and topping. 19 mins.

RENEWING A LEGACY OF OAKS

$2.00

Management strategies for oaks and why we should plant, regenerate and harvest oaks. Discusses the many important benefits of planting oaks. 16 mins.

THE BARABOO BLUFFS, FOREST WITH A FUTURE

$2.00

This video was designed to encourage discussion about the role the Baraboo Hills plays in Sauk County as landowners consider the future of the county through the land use planning process. 24 mins.

TIMBERRR! FROM LOGS TO LUMBER

$2.00

An awesome adventure for kids of all ages! Join the fun as Mac the lumberjack visits a Northwoods Sawmill. Young kids will enjoy all the exciting fun, from gathering the logs to watching the heavy machinery in action. 25 mins.