Government Affairs
DNR Forestry Program Funding Jeopardized by Governor’s Budget
W.W.O.A. ALERT The DNR Forestry Program has been an important partner with the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association since WWOA’s founding in 1979. Governor Walker’s budget proposal to eliminate the Wisconsin Forestry Mil Tax and shift DNR Forestry funding to general purpose revenues (GPR) will jeopardize this stable funding source which has supported the DNR Forestry Program for almost 100 years. WWOA strongly opposes the elimination of the Forestry Mil Tax and encourages those interested in the stewardship…
End of Frozen Road Period and Start of Class II Road Restrictions Begin
This announcement was originally created by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and is being distributed by the Great Lakes Timber Professional Association (GLTPA) The frozen road declaration ends and spring thaw and class II restrictions begin in zones 3, 4, and 5 on Saturday, February 18th, 2017, at 12:01 a.m.
Conservation Congress Hearings set for Monday, April 10
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress will will hold its election of county delegates in each county. Upon completion of the delegate elections, the joint Spring Department of Natural Resources Rule and Informational Hearing and Conservation Congress County Meeting will convene on Monday, April 10, 2017. These meetings are held in each county across Wisconsin starting at 7:00 pm.
Public meetings set on changes to northern forest master plans
The public will have a second opportunity at upcoming open house meetings and open office hours to review and comment on proposed changes to master plans for several northern forests.
USDA Commits $32 Million to Protect Natural Resources through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
Madison, Wis., – Dec. 20, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new investment of $32 million to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public forests and grasslands connect to privately-owned lands. Through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S.
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2016 Tax Year
by Dr. Linda Wang, National Timber Tax Specialist, U.S. Forest Service This report provides up-to-date federal income tax information affecting timber transactions. It assists woodland owners, logging professionals, foresters and their tax accountants in filing the 2016 tax returns. The information presented here is for educational purpose only and is not intended for legal or accounting advice.
USDA Announces Applications Available for Conservation Stewardship Program
Madison, Wis. – Nov. 10, 2016 – Starting in November, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept and process applications for enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the nation’s largest conservation program. Applications will be made available in local service centers.
Deadline to Take Action on IRS’s Proposed Tax Hike on Family Forests Ends November 2nd at Midnight
The deadline to take action on the IRS’s proposed tax hike on family forests is November 2 at midnight. Continue reading for more on the issue from the Forest Landowners Association.
Managed Forest Law & Forest Crop Law DNR Guidance Issued
The WI DNR has issued final guidance on changes made to the Managed Forest Law and Forest Crop Law programs based on Act 358 passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor this past spring.
Managed Forest Law Q & A
On May 16, 2016 the WI DNR released some additional guidance in implementing Act 358. WWOA encourages members to work closely with your DNR Cooperating Forester and local DNR Forester in resolving your questions about Managed Forest Law changes. See some of the Questions & Answers below from WI DNR.