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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Dunn, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Vilas and Washburn.

Wisconsin Experiencing Elevated Fire Danger This Entire Week Burn Permits Suspended In 30 Counties MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire conditions before conducting outdoor burning activities. If you are in an area of High or Very High fire danger, stay vigilant and avoid outdoor burning. Spring is the most critical fire season in Wisconsin. So far in 2025, 658 wildfires have burned 2,220 acres of land.

Wisconsin’s Greenfire: Voices for Conservation During the last century, following the devastation of “The Great Cutover,” Wisconsin became a national leader in forest conservation. Forests now cover over half the land in Wisconsin (over 17.5 million acres). But, we cannot take our forests for granted. Our forests and forest-based economy are already changing in the face of the ongoing threats and risks facing our forests today.

Landowners Asked to Donate Infested Ash Trees The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking Wisconsin landowners for their help in fighting the Emerald ash borer (EAB). The pest is an invasive insect from Asia that was first detected in the United States in 2002. Since its discovery, EAB has caused the death and decline of tens of millions of ash trees. USDA is using ash trees to combat the pest.

The 2023 Forest Owners Tax Tips are now available to assist you in completing your timber tax forms.  Be sure to share this information with your accountant too!

In 2024, five in person conferences will be offered around the state in Green Bay, Pewaukee, Oshkosh, Marathon, and Baldwin. These half-day and full-day conferences cover a variety of woodland owner topics. You are welcome to register for any of the conferences that interest you.  Learn more on our Winter Conferences page.

NOW Hiring an AmeriCorps Member Know someone looking for something to do after graduation? Consider the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association (WWOA)! We’re searching for our next AmeriCorps member.  2024 AmeriCorps Flyer APPLY TODAY – deadline December 11, 2023 The position is full-time from January to August 2024.

Did a little birdie tell YOU? WWOA is HIRING! Join the WWOA Team to serve some of the greatest members in the world!  We are a nonprofit association encouraging and educating Wisconsin’s woodland owners to care for their land in a sustainable manner.  If you care about our woods and sustainability – join our staff to meet other like-minded people. Learn more about the positions available at WWOA.

Good News on Taxes for Owners of MFL Acres The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has updated the tax rate for land enrolled in the Managed Forest Law and Forest Crop Law, and the rate is slightly lower for MFL.  FCL acres remain taxed at the same or higher rate, depending upon when they were enrolled. Tax rates are calculated based upon a fixed formula.