Research Permit Request

Company

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Applicant information

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of application(Required)

Institution / department(Required)

Address(Required)

City(Required)

State(Required)

Zip code(Required)

Phone (###) ###-####(Required)

Email(Required)

Email permission

Do you grant permission for us to share your email address in Arboretum research reports and other communications?

Permit information

Permit type(Required)

Class project

Graduate program

Faculty research

Arboretum program research

Other

Class no.(Required)

Instructor(Required)

Degree program(Required)

PhD

Other

Graduate dept.(Required)

Funding(Required)

Is this a funded project?

Source of funds(Required)

Advisor(Required)

Timeline

Proposed start date(Required)

Proposed end date(Required)

Submission deadline

Provide the date by which you will submit all data to the Arboretum.

Vehicle

Vehicle use(Required)

Are you requesting use of your personal vehicle on Arboretum firelanes?

Vehicle information(Required)

Vehicle year

Make

Model

License plate #

Project information

Project title(Required)

Provide a title for your project.

Description(Required)

Describe the project and note any benefits to the Arboretum.

Impact(Required)

Indicate any potential negative impact on Arboretum land.

Location(Required)

Check all that apply.

Location details(Required)

Provide additional location details, including research unit (see map) and a detailed description, if known.

Structures(Required)

Describe any structures to be left on site during research (e.g., posts, flagging, data logger) and for how long. Indicate flag color and removal date. Note: Researchers are responsible for removal of all structures when research is completed.

Precautions(Required)

Describe precautions you will take to minimize impact on Arboretum resources.

Management restrictions(Required)

As a site of ecological restoration, Arboretum land management includes invasive species treatment and removal, tree and brush removal, prescribed fire, seed collection, planting and seeding, mowing, and other activities. Do you have concerns that management activities might interfere with your research project?

Yes

Restrictions request

If yes, please let us know which activities you might want restricted in your project area. We will do our best to accommodate requests. We will discuss options with you if a request looks like it will conflict with our management plans. Please email research@arboretum.wisc.edu with questions.

Project abstract(Required)

Provide an abstract for use in research communications. (Maximum 150 words.) Abstract may be edited for style and consistency. Not required for class projects.

Permit terms

By signing below you agree to do the following (more information is on the Research Permits page):

• put name and permit number on all structures
• help steward Arboretum lands and report any concerns during the project
• carry your permit while in the field
• if requested, participate in annual Arboretum Research Symposium
• for multi-year projects, submit a brief progress report by November 1 of each year
• provide data, metadata, photos of research activities, and resulting papers and presentations to the Arboretum.

Photo permission

I grant the Arboretum permission to use my photos in publications and informational materials.

Agreement(Required)

I agree to the terms of this permit.

Signature(Required)

(Enter full name)

Date(Required)