Step 5: Filling Out the Cutting Notice
MFL and FCL Harvesting
Approximate time to complete step #5: One day.
The fifth step of the harvesting process is filling out the cutting notice, form 2450-032 [PDF]. It is critical that Step 2 has occurred before filling out the cutting notice.
The cutting notice must be submitted to the DNR forester at least 30 days prior to the timber harvest. It must be filled out accurately, with detail and a map must be attached.
Browse the following resources to see the forms and supporting documents used:
- Cutting Notice and Report of Wood Products from Forest Crop and Managed Forest Lands (form 2450-32) [PDF]
- Cutting Notice and Report instructions [PDF]
- Description Codes [PDF]
Please review the instructions below, including informational videos, to learn how to complete each section of the cutting notice.
| Cutting notice section | Video | Length | Narrative [PDF] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting prescription | |||
| The proposed cutting should be described in detail, including the current timber type, silvicultural system (even-aged, uneven-aged, etc.), target stand condition, forest pest concerns and the marking paint colors used and what they represent. | |||
| Cutting Prescription Guidelines (part 1) | Watch | 5:05 | Read |
| Cutting Prescription Guidelines (part 2) | Watch | 12:08 | Read |
| BMPs for water quality prescription | |||
| Describe how water quality concerns will be mitigated. | |||
| Water Quality BMPs (part 1) | Watch | 4:28 | Read |
| Water Quality BMPs (part 2) | Watch | 7:38 | Read |
| BMPs for invasive species prescription | |||
| Describe how invasive species concerns will be mitigated. | |||
| Invasive BMPs (part 1) | Watch | 5:50 | Read |
| Invasive BMPs (part 2) | Watch | 10:05 | Read |
| Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI) prescription | |||
| Describe how impacts to NHI concerns will be mitigated. | |||
| NHI Prescription (part 1) | Watch | 7:54 | Read |
| NHI Prescription (part 2) | Watch | 5:28 | Read |
| Archaeological, historical, cultural prescription | |||
| Describe how archaeological, historical and cultural resources will be protected. | |||
| Archaeological, Historical, Cultural Prescription (part 1) | Watch | 9:09 | Read |
| Archaeological, Historical, Cultural Prescription (part 2) | Watch | 3:40 | Read |
| Signatures | |||
| The Cutting Notice and Report form asks for the signature of the landowner. However, there are times when other people have the legal authority to sign forms for the landowner. Learn more! | Watch | 3:26 | |
| Reporting estimated timber volumes | |||
| Part of filling out the cutting notice involves providing an estimate of the volume of timber that will be harvested on page 2 of the Cutting Notice and Report, form 2450-032 [PDF]. | |||
| Determining Timber Volumes | Watch | 3:08 | Read |
| Reporting Estimated Timber Volumes | Watch | 11:49 | Read |