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    DNR Managed Lands Timber Sale Process

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources managed lands--including fisheries, parks and wildlife properties--are renewable resources that provide high quality timber while offering many additional benefits, such as wildlife habitat and…

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    Miscellaneous Forest Products Permits

    People may harvest a range of miscellaneous forest products from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources properties, including holiday trees, boughs, fine woody material (including small diameter trees and twigs) and firewood. A forest…

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    DNR Lands Certification

    In 2004, 10 State Forests were endorsed for certification with just over 500,000 acres. In 2009, state parks, wildlife areas, fishery areas and natural areas added an additional 1 million acres of state-owned lands. DNR lands are recognized by both…

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    County Forest Certification

    Collectively, county forests in Wisconsin represent the largest public landholding in the state. A cooperative management framework between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the counties provides the opportunity for the county forest…

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    Sustainable Forestry

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources manages the state's forestlands for multiple uses following the principles of sustainable forestry. What is sustainable forestry? It's a holistic approach that aims to maintain forests as healthy…

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    Harvesting Trees on Managed Forest Law and Forest Crop Law Lands

    Production of future forest crops through sound forest management is one of the fundamental components of Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL). Likewise, most owners of MFL and FCL lands will be required to harvest trees as part of…

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    Managed Forest Law (MFL) Withdrawal Questions

    Are there rules for withdrawing MFL land? Yes, withdrawals must meet one of the following conditions: an entire parcel (contiguous piece) of MFL land; all MFL land within a legal description (quarter-quarter, fractional lot or government…

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    Managed Forest Law (MFL) Change of Ownership Questions

    Are there rules for transferring MFL land? An owner may sell or otherwise transfer ownership of all or part of a parcel of their MFL land. If the purchased land does not meet the program requirements it will need to be withdrawn from the…

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    Managed Forest Law (MFL) General Questions

    How do I know if land is enrolled in MFL? A title search or tax bill can indicate enrollment in MFL. Where do I find a copy of my MFL plan? Contact a tax law forestry administration specialist [PDF].

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    Managed Forest Law (MFL) Enrollment Questions

    What obligations will I be subject to if I enroll land into the MFL program? A list of some primary obligations follows, but keep in mind that this list is not inclusive.

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