Programs
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Division of Forestry's Strategic Direction
The Division of Forestry's Strategic Direction [PDF] is a 5-year strategic plan that guides our work from July 2022 through June 2027. The purpose of the document is to:
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Wisconsin Assessment of Need
The Wisconsin Assessment of Need is the primary program implementation document for the state, as required by the U.S.
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Forest Legacy Program
The purpose of the Forest Legacy Program [exit DNR] is to identify and protect environmentally important private forestlands threatened with conversion to non-forest uses, such as subdivision for residential or commercial development.
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2020 Statewide Forest Action Plan
The Statewide Forest Action Plan is a 10‐year strategic plan for the forestry community that spans 2020-2030. The document shares long‐term, comprehensive goals and strategies to help the forestry community refine how it will collectively invest…
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Wisconsin's Statewide Forest Action Plan 2010
The Statewide Forest Action Plan, finalized in 2010, is a 10-year strategic plan that guides the work of Wisconsin's forestry community. The plan is comprised of two parts, the Statewide Forest Assessment and the Statewide Forest Strategy. Together…
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Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fire is the intentional application of fire to a specific pre-planned area, under specific environmental conditions, to accomplish planned land management objectives. Without the use of prescribed burning as a management tool, Wisconsin…
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Wisconsin Burning Permits
Burning permits are required by the Wisconsin DNR in many parts of the state to conduct legal and responsible burning in the outdoors. Burning permits are free and easy to obtain. They encourage the public to burn safely and are proven to be…
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Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council
The purpose of the council is to advise the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve Wisconsin's urban and community forest resources.The bylaws [PDF] contain official purpose and goals,…
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Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council Annual Awards
Award CategoriesThe Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council presents annual awards to outstanding individuals, organizations, communities and tribes that further urban forestry in Wisconsin. The awards are announced each year at the annual Wisconsin Urban…
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Planting for wildlife habitat
Landowners can attract a variety of wildlife to their property by planting a mixture of conifers, hardwoods and shrubs. The Woody Cover for Wildlife [PDF] publication is available for landowners to determine how to best provide for wildlife.…