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Forest Crop Law
The Forest Crop Law (FCL) is a landowner incentive program that encourages long-term, sustainable management of private woodlands. In exchange for following an FCL management schedule outlining forest practices, the landowner pays reduced property…
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Working With Foresters
When you select a private consulting or industrial forester, the ideal choice is an individual or company that has a good reputation with both landowners and timber buyers. The forester you choose should serve you and represent your best interests…
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Forest Tax Forms and Resources
Managed Forest Law (MFL) formsThe following forms are used for the MFL Program. A majority of the forms can be completed online. However, since signatures are required, each must be printed out, signed and mailed to the DNR address indicated.If you…
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Forest Tax Rates
Landowners with land in the Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL) programs pay MFL and FCL tax rates in lieu of regular property tax rates.MFL tax rates (per acre)The current MFL tax rates were calculated in 2022 for use in 2023 through…
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DNR Tax Law Specialists
Find your local tax law forestry specialist using the Forestry Assistance Locator. A directory of tax law administrative specialists [PDF] is also available.
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Forest Tax Laws
The form deadlines below are for the request to be effective the following Jan. 1.
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Certified Plan Writers
A certified plan writer is a cooperating forester certified by the DNR to write Managed Forest Law (MFL) plans. Certification is granted to individual foresters, not the company or organization they work for. Certified plan writers are the only…
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Storm Damage to Forests
July 2019 severe storm events Recent storm events have led to severe storm damage in many areas across the state. An executive order [PDF exit DNR] declaring a state of emergency was issued for the series of storm events beginning on July 18, 2019,…
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Professional Organizations
Many foresters belong to professional forestry organizations. Members of these organizations must meet education standards, follow principles of professional conduct and adhere to a code of ethics.