Success Stories
Success Stories capture many of the remarkable projects and noteworthy accomplishments in the Eastern Region. These stories are written by Forest Service employees to build awareness among our partners and members of the public.
100 Years 100 Stories from the Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa submits its 100th success story as it celebrates 100 years.
Chippewa Part of National Night Out
On August 5, Chippewa National Forest employees joined with community members from Walker Minnesota to celebrate National Night Out.
Chippewa Youth Conservation Crew Completes Summer Season
The end of the month of July marks the end of the season for five local youth conservation crew members and their leader.
When given lemons, make lemonade!
Spruce decline epidemic benefits wildlife, reduces fire hazards, and salvages merchantable forest products.
One Man's Slash is Another Man's Treasure
Forest biomass becomes an energy source.
Reconnecting kids with nature at the Glidden School Forest on the Chequamegon-Nicolet
A Wisconsin school forest continues a long conservation education history
Great American Cleanup at Milwaukee's Urban Treehouse
The America's Outdoors Center and its urban partners planted 300 native prairie plants as part of National Public Lands Day.
Chippewa NF: Boy River Partnership Completes Cycle
In April, the Chippewa National Forest's Boy River Prescribed Burn partnership completed one cycle of burning. The burning has occurred each spring for the last five years (2004-2008).
Chippewa National Forest Centennial Quilt
Sixteen employees of current day Chippewa National Forest (renamed in 1928) fashioned this quilt.
Prescribed Fire Returns to Allegheny N.F.
Prescribed burns were conducted at Buzzard Swamp Management Area and Hall Barn on the Marienville R.D., Allegheny N.F., in the spring of 2008.