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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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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…
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Cost Sharing Programs
Wisconsin Landowner Grant Program The Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program (WFLGP) was created to encourage private forest landowners to manage their lands in a manner that benefits the forest resources and the people of the state. The WFLGP…
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Hunting Questions
The public may use MFL-Open lands for hunting, fishing, hiking, sight-seeing and cross-country skiing. Only hunting and fishing are allowed on FCL lands. All DNR hunting and fishing regulations and seasons apply. All other uses are prohibited unless…
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General Questions
The public may use MFL-Open lands for hunting, fishing, hiking, sight-seeing and cross-country skiing. Only hunting and fishing are allowed on FCL lands. All DNR hunting and fishing regulations and seasons apply. All other uses are prohibited unless…
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Access Questions
The public may use MFL-Open lands for hunting, fishing, hiking, sight-seeing and cross-country skiing. Only hunting and fishing are allowed on FCL lands. All DNR hunting and fishing regulations and seasons apply. All other uses are prohibited unless…
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Establishing Your Woods
Tree planting can be one of the most rewarding forestry projects. Given soil, moisture, sun and a caring owner, tree seedlings can shape the landscape for generations to come. Planning is needed, however, to assure that your seedlings survive and…
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Project Timeline and Details
2022 - 2024Beginning in fall 2022, the Division of Forestry discontinued generation of prints or print files and focuses on digital imagery products. Imagery continues to be collected in the fall at 18 inches ground resolution and available as…