Residents
- Webpage
Identifying waterway markers
There are two main types of waterway markers designed to assist boaters in navigation and accident prevention. "Regulatory buoys" are designed to identify areas with speed limits or where boats are not allowed. "Navigation aids" are designed to…
- Webpage
Fatality Summary, Annual Reports and Incident Reporting
Crash Incident ReportsEach year, the Department of Natural Resources maintains a summary of fatal incidents in the Fatality Summaries. In addition, the Annual Program Report contains information regarding registration, safety tips, number of safety…
- Webpage
Forms and Handbooks
Having trouble with a PDF? Visit the DNR PDF help page for troubleshooting solutions.Below are documents related to county forests, including applications, handbooks and timber sale notices.FormsPlease contact Doug Brown, County Forest and Public…
- Webpage
State Forests Timber Sale Program
All state forest timber sales are available online. A bid package is available about three weeks prior to the bid opening. This package includes:
- Webpage
State Forest Timber Sales
Wisconsin's state forests are renewable resources that provide high quality timber while offering many additional benefits, such as wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities. To facilitate timber harvests on state forests, the state allows…
- Webpage
Managed Forest Law Certified Group
The Department of Natural Resources manages a group forest certification program for non-industrial forestland enrolled in the Managed Forest Law.
- Webpage
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…
- Webpage
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…
- Webpage
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…
- Webpage
Forest Certification
Three major land management programs administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are verified under third-party forest certification programs. They include: