Facilities and Lands
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Resources and Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful links to find more information on the DNR Real Estate program
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Realty Management
Real estate operations do not end after the land is purchased by DNR. There are many actions that occur on DNR managed land to ensure good land practices and management. The Department of Natural Resources purchases land to manage and protect…
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Public Access Lands Publications
Launch Public Access Lands online mapping application. Buy the Public Access Lands (PAL) Atlas or county portions thereof. Download county PDF map series. Search DNR lands for outdoor activities.
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Payments in lieu of tax (PILT)
BEGINNING TAX YEAR 2021, PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE AT A MINIMUM OF $3.50 PER ACREOnline Mill Rate EntryNOTICE: Beginning in November 2024 the Web Access Managed System (WAMS) security access will be replaced by MyWisconsin ID.Go to MyWisconsinID for…
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Interim Forest Management Plans
Interim Forest Management Plans (IFMPs) are intended to guide timber management on properties that do not yet have formal master plans. The department expects to complete detailed master plans for these properties at some point in the future.…
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Land Types We Buy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) focuses on purchasing lands within the boundaries of established management areas which provide protection for various activities such as fisheries and wildlife management, natural area…
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Donating/Gifting your land
Protecting your land through gift and estate planning is a great way to make a lasting contribution to future generations while providing you with potential federal and state tax advantages. A gift of land may qualify you and your heirs for…
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Land acquisition funding
Funding for the Department of Natural Resources land acquisition programs comes from multiple sources. These include:
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Conservation easements
In its basic form, an easement is a way to convey some of the land rights associated with ownership to another party. Utility, highway and driveway easements are examples of how both parties use the land in a specific way. Similarly, a conservation…