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Tax season is upon us once again! The USDA and U.S. Forest Service have released a helpful collection of tax tips for woodland owners, including examples for common situations you may run into throughout the year that can affect your taxes, as well as deductions and other incentives that you may qualify for. This information is intended to assist woodland owners and tax preparers for the 2021 tax year.

Christy “Chris” Hauge, Eau Claire…passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022 after an extended illness.  Chris was preceded in death by his wife, Betty.  The Hauges were instrumental in building WWOA during the time they lived in Antigo and Stevens Point.  Christy and his wife Betty (deceased in 2012) played an important part in WWOA and also the Chippewa Valley Chapter.  As a couple, they gave so much of their time and expertise to further…

Create a Legacy for the NEXT GENERATION! Growing Your Legacy can be Fun! See all our tips and ideas for helping your next generations become engaged in your woodlands.  It might be as simple as letting each child name a trail and then together creating a sign for that trail.  Maybe your child or grandchild has a specific interest such as collecting leaves, bird watching, or looking for animal tracks.

Glenn N. Klopp, Antigo…passed away on Thursday,  January 27, 2022.  He enjoyed spending time at his woodlands in Shawano County.  A celebration of life will be held in Spring.

Jeff Smaby, Mindoro…passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.  Jeff was a long-time Wisconsin Woodlands magazine advertiser and owner of Three Rivers Forestry.  Jeff never knew a stranger.  He was the kind of guy who could strike up a conversation with anyone and would instantly become friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 11:00 am at St.

John Boudry, Antigo/Appleton…passed away on January 25, 2022.  John was a charter WWOA member.  He earned his B.S. in Conservation from UW-Stevens Point in 1956 and later a M.S. from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.  For 30 years, he taught Biology for the Antigo School District and served as the advisor for the Boy’s Forestry Club.

Willard “Will” Kiefer Jr, Lake Nebagamon – passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at home.  Will had a long career as a forester with the WI DNR.   He was an active and enthusiastic Northwest Chapter member.  For several years he served as the chapter chair and kept the chapter going when no one else stepped forward.  He provided advice on field day and speaker topics along with assisting those who suffered from natural disasters…

The WWOA Board of Directors held a special Board meeting on January 12, 2022 to respond to the proposed WI DNR Forest Tax Law Handbook changes. WWOA’s response to the proposed changes can be read HERE.