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Wisconsin Forests at Risk without Forestry Mill Tax
The Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association authored the following coalition letter to share information about the Forestry Mill Tax’s 2017-19 budget provisions with Wisconsin’s citizens and legislators. An Open Letter to Wisconsin citizens and legislators, Wisconsin forests are at risk in the 2017-19 state budget proposal, which removes the designated stable funding of the Forestry Mill Tax.
Forestry Mill Tax vs GPR
To Members of the Wisconsin Forestry Community, No doubt you’re aware of the Governor’s proposal to replace the funding that has been generated through our Forestry Mill Tax since 1930 with what is proposed to be an equal amount of General Purpose Revenue (GPR). In any of the discussions I’ve had with forestry stakeholders about this I’ve heard strong concerns and a variety of opinions, but I’ve never heard anyone suggest we’d be better off…
More information on the Forestry Account in the State Budget
The Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau publishes informational papers on various aspects of the state budget. The Conservation Fund paper is a 96 page document detailing revenue and expenditures related to natural resources. Information on the Forestry Account starts on page 26 of this larger document or the select Forestry Account to learn more about this aspect of the state budget.
Klopp Condolences
Aase Klopp, Birnamwood – passed away January 1, 2017.
Private Woodland Owners Stand to Lose Big if Forestry Mill Tax is Eliminated in Wisconsin Budget – Make your views known to your Wisconsin Senators and Representatives Today
Governor Walker’s budget bill includes shifting funding for the DNR Forestry Program from the Forestry Mill Tax to general purpose revenues (GPR) for the 2017-2019 biennium. This shift will jeopardize the stable funding source, which has supported the DNR Forestry Program and may place DNR Forestry and its 100 years of forestry accomplishments at risk.
DMAP Applications due March 1
It’s not too late to sign up for DMAP in 2017 to improve habitat for wildlife! Wisconsin’s Deer Management Assistance Program can help you enhance wildlife habitat on property your own or hunt.
Stelter Condolences
David Stelter, Wautoma – passed away February 12, 2017.
Wallesverd Condolences
James Wallesverd, West Bend – passed away November 28, 2016.
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.