Watch

Oak Ecosystem Ecology

09/30/16 | 28m 33s | Rating: TV-G

Brad Hutnik, Forest Community Ecologist at WI Department of Natural Resources, explains how to determine if you have an oak-hickory woodland on your property. Hutnik identifies the kinds of plants and animals that depend on an oak-hickory woodland and discusses why they’re vanishing in southern Wisconsin.

FacebookRedditGoogle ClassroomEmail

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Related Stories from PBS Wisconsin's Blog

Collections

University Place: Wednesday Nite @ the Lab

Wednesday Nite @ the Lab

Experts share their groundbreaking research and insights on big scientific questions.

University Place: Badger Talks

Badger Talks

Thought-provoking talks from UW-Madison experts, connecting communities across Wisconsin.

University Place: Wisconsin Science Festival

Wisconsin Science Festival

Explore local science talks from climate change to neuroscience to food culture.

University Place: Wisconsin Garden and Green Living Expo

Wisconsin Garden and Green Living Expo

Experts share horticultural research and gardening tips for Midwest growers.

University Place: UW Space Place

UW Space Place

Astronomers and researchers explore the cosmos in engaging talks on space science and discovery.

University Place: UW-Madison Center for the Humanities

UW-Madison Center for the Humanities

Expert lectures exploring history, literature and social science from leading humanities scholars.

University Place: University Place Presents

University Place Presents

PBS Wisconsin's educational series featuring interviews, performances and lectures.

University Place: History Sandwiched In

History Sandwiched In

Engaging talks on Wisconsin's rich past from local historians, authors and community members.

Donate to Sign Up

Make your membership gift today

Activate Account

Only for new users: Activate Passport using your code or email address

Need some help? Go to FAQ or visit PBS Passport Help

Need help accessing PBS Wisconsin anywhere?

Need help accessing PBS Wisconsin anywhere?