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Help Protect Wood Turtles at Tax Time
Wood Turtles are an important and threatened species in Wisconsin. According to the WDNR, researchers in a multi-year, multi-state research project discovered that females of this species travel as far as 4 to 5 miles to lay their eggs, and have an internal “GPS” that guides them to their same nesting sites year after year!
Calling All Teachers – Wheels to Woods Funding Available
The Wisconsin Society of American Foresters (WI-SAF) Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee announces a call for applications for Kindergarten through Twelfth grade (K-12) school assistance for transportation to a school forest, public forest, or forest products facility through the Wheels to Woods program. Wheels to Woods grants will fund up to $350 per trip to give young people experience and exposure to forests and/or forest product processing facilities.
Dept of Transportation announces end to Frozen Road Period for Zones 4 and 5
The Frozen Road Period ends and Class II and Posted Roads restrictions begin in Zones 4 and 5 Friday, March 4, 2022, at 12:01 AM CST. The Frozen Road Period remains in effect in Zones 1 through 3. The frozen road declaration is normally in effect from mid December to late February or early March.
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Lincoln Co
In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has detected emerald ash borer (EAB) for the first time in Lincoln County. This ash tree-killing beetle was found at multiple locations in the city of Tomahawk and on county forest land in the town of Harrison on January 31.
Severin Condolences
Richard R. Severin, Lake Mills…passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home. He had a great love for nature, his dog “Lodi”, and enjoyed researching anything and everything.
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration & Steven Dewald- Fall 2021
Paul Lochner- Spring 2021
Jack & Rosie Bazile- Winter 2020
Peter Luxenhofer-Fall 2020
Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2021 Tax Year
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.