Forestry Consulting services for the small scale nonindustrial private forest owner
Arboriculture
Single tree assessment, with a focus on longevity and structural integrity of those trees you value the most.
Photo: Clean cut after the failure of a codoinant stem of a cherry tree (Prunus serotina), with fungus contributing to failure.
Climate Resiliency
Prepare for hazardous events and future risks. As significant weather continues to impact the upper lake states keep up with mitigation and adaptation strategies geared toward the longevity and preservation of your forest stand.
Photo: Extensive damage to white pine (Pinus Strobis) from ice accumulation and wind, winter 2023.
Education
53 Tree believes in the importance of educating land owners to be more informed stewards of their respective properties and community. We will work to educate you on species identification, successional composition, tool use, and management.
Photo: stump cut provides a fall work station, winter is just around the corner.
Silviculture
Silvicultural assessments take into consideration the composition of a respective lot. Services include species stocking, density and diversity; stand dynamics and successional evaluation.
Photo: An aspen (Populous tremuloides) finding a gap in a canopy dominated by pine.
Fire Wise
Protect your home or investment. Proper preparation for wildland fire provides defensible space and piece of mind. Evaluation and consultation in accordance with Wisconsin and Minnesota best management practices.
Photo: Fire scar on oak (Quercus spp.).
Recreation
Trails, wild life viewing, hunting, whatever your passion is, 53 Tree can help guide the management of your forest stand to meet your recreational goals.
Photo: A scenic trail in the woods