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Heiser Condolences
Rebecca A. “Becky” Heiser, Baraboo – passed away May 29, 2017. Becky’s husband, Ralph, is the current Chippewa Valley Chapter Chair. Becky and Ralph have been active WWOA members in their local chapters, hosting field days and tours, assisting with annual meeting planning, and giving presentations on growing shiitake mushrooms.
Wisconsin Council of Forestry Announces Strong Support for Funding the Mill Tax
The Governor’s Council on Forestry has announced it’s support for the continued funding of the Forestry Mill Tax. Read the full letter here.
Others in the Forestry Community Now Join WWOA’s Efforts on the Forestry Mill Tax
Lake States Lumber Association, Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, and Wisconsin Consulting Foresters released their letter to the Joint Committee on Finance opposing the defunding of the forestry mill tax. Read the full letter here.
LAST CHANCE to speak out on the Forestry Mill Tax
VERY SOON the Joint Committee on Finance (JCF) will be taking up the Forestry Mill Tax (or as legislators have been calling it the State Property Tax) issue. The Committee is split on this issue and needs to hear from WWOA members and citizens about the benefits of the Forestry Mill Tax. Your voice and a few minutes of your time CAN make a difference on this very important issue!
Joint Committee on Finance Members
Please select Read More for the full listing of all Joint Committee on Finance Members and their contact information.
Wisconsin Property Tax = Forestry Mill Tax
While we in the forestry community have been discussing the proposed state budget provision which eliminates the collection of the Forestry Mill Tax and instead will use General Purpose Revenue to fund the Forestry Fund for this budget cycle – the Governor and some legislators have been broadcasting their message of eliminating Wisconsin’s Property Tax.
Bat disease takes its toll; Wisconsin sites see 30-100 percent decreases
Contact(s): Owen Boyle, 608-576-2446; Paul White, 608-267-0813 Call goes out to report surviving bats this summer MADISON — A bat disease that has raced across the eastern U.S. and Canada , killing upwards of 7 million bats, is following the same pattern in Wisconsin, winter hibernacula surveys show.
Legislators surveys on Property Tax issue – Don’t throw it away!
Wisconsin citizens have been receiving surveys from their State Legislators on the Property Tax issue. The ones we have seen make all kinds of claims such as – property taxes have gone sky high, hell is freezing over, elimination of the property tax will increase funds for schools, or it will help someone be able to afford a home. What they don’t tell you – WISCONSIN’S PROPERTY TAX IS THE FORESTRY MILL TAX.
Zdanovecs Awarded 2017 Forest Conservationists of the Year by WI Wildlife Federation
2017 Forest Conservationists of the Year presented by WI Wildlife Federation to Jim & Marlene Zdanovec In 1985, dreams of eventually returning to their roots were realized when Jim and Marlene Zdanovec purchased 160 acres of land in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Wildlife was the main reason the Zdanovecs purchased the property.
Stracke Condolences
Richard Stracke, Pardeeville – passed away January 4, 2017.