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Managed Forest Law
The Managed Forest Law (MFL) program is a landowner incentive program that encourages sustainable forestry on private woodland. In exchange for following sound forest management, the landowner pays reduced property taxes. It was enacted in 1985 and…
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Forest Crop Law (FCL) Withdrawal Questions
Are there rules for withdrawing FCL land? Yes, withdrawal rules are dependent on the year the land was enrolled. For land enrolled in FCL prior to 1972, withdrawals must be: An entire FCL entry (Figure 1); or Any land as long as 40…
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Forest Crop Law (FCL) Change of Ownership Questions
The following information references Forest Crop Law (FCL). For information regarding Managed Forest Law (MFL), please visit the MFL Change of Ownership Page. Are there rules for transferring FCL land? Yes, land must be transferred according…
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Forest Crop Law (FCL) General Questions
How do I know if land is enrolled in FCL? A title search or tax bill can indicate enrollment in FCL. Where do I find a copy of my FCL management schedule? Contact a tax law administration specialist [PDF].
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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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Forest Tax Forms and Resources
Managed Forest Law (MFL) forms The 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…
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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…
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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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Forest Management Planning for Your Property
Your Land, Your Legacy The management decisions made by small private woodland owners collectively shape the forested landscape of Wisconsin. Due to the large impact that individual woodland owners have on the landscape, management of private…
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Forest Tax Help Center
Welcome to the forest tax help center. Here you will find answers to common question on Managed Forest Law and Forest Crop Law requirements and regulations for enrollment, purchasing and withdrawing, among other inquiries such as buildings, public…