Who can apply

Counties having lands enrolled under the County Forest Law, s. 28.10, Wis. Stats. [exit DNR] and s. 28.11, Wis. Stats. [exit DNR].

Eligibility

Eligible projects should be short-term or unanticipated efforts that promote sustainable forestry.

Ineligible expenses

• land acquisition
• surveying
• paying of permanent staff
• upgrades to existing computer software or hardware

Priority

• 1st preference - Storm-related projects or hiring of temporary staff to address short-term workload projects.
• 2nd preference - All other eligible projects.

Deadlines

Awarded on a fiscal year basis with two application periods.

• August 15 for first round
• December 1 for second round

At least 25 percent of available funding shall be retained for 2nd round applications.

How to apply

Application materials

• County Forestry committee approval - Minutes or Committee resolution
• Project Specifications - maps, short narrative, estimated cost breakdown
• Signature and approval of specifications by DNR Liaison forester and County Forest administrator

These materials must be submitted to:
DNR County Forester - FR/4
101 S Webster St
PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707

Help

Contact information

For more information, contact:

Joe Schwantes
County Forest Specialist
608-264-9217