Forest Landowners
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DNR Forest Tax Law Section's ("Tax Law") Terms and Conditions for Electronic Signatures
By using electronic signatures as defined in s. 137.11(8) Wis. Stats [exit DNR], the signer and the DNR Forest Tax Law Section (“Tax Law”) agree to the validity and acceptance of electronic signatures per s. 137.16(1) [exit DNR] to s. 137.17 Wis.…
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Wisconsin's Forest Tax Laws
Wisconsin's forest tax laws encourage sustainable forest management on private lands by providing a property tax incentive to landowners. There are two forest tax law programs: the Managed Forest Law (MFL) and the Forest Crop Law (FCL). Only the MFL…
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Dispute Resolution Process (DRP)
The DRP is a voluntary process that can be used when disagreements on lands enrolled in the Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL) cannot be readily resolved between department foresters and private sector foresters (i.e., cooperators…
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Getting Started in Your Woods
Are you a new landowner, or new to forestry, and not sure where to start? We're here to help. Learn how to care for your woods, where to go for help from professional foresters, programs and incentives for landowners and other essential topics.…
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Storm Damage to Forests
Managing storm damaged woods [PDF] (adapted by William Klase, UWEX Educator). Help from professional foresters Here are a few tips to consider when dealing with independent contractors.
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Storm Damage to Forests
The threat of wildfire is very real in Wisconsin. Many acres of dead and dying trees, brush and other vegetation make this threat even greater. While you work to remove the storm-damaged debris on your property, take time to guard against the…
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Storm Damage to Forests
Review the information below and contact your local DNR forester to discuss your management options in more detail.
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Storm Damage to Forests
Follow these steps when encountering storm damage. Conduct a thorough damage assessment and consider salvage harvest If physically possible, walk entire property. Be sure to wear your hard hat and other safety gear. Make a simple map showing the…
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Forest Tax Reports
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