County Forester Administrator Grants

(s. 20.370(5)(bw) and 28.11(5m), Wis. Stats., and s. NR 47.70 , Wis. Adm. Code)

Any county employing a professional forester in the capacity of County Forest Administrator or Assistant County Forest Administrator can receive up to 50 percent of its employee's annual salary and fringe benefit costs. Eligible fringe benefit costs are limited to 40 percent of salary.

To be eligible for this grant:

• County must have land enrolled under the County Forest Law.
• Employee must have a 4-year forestry degree from an accredited university.
• An annual work plan must be approved.

Applications must be submitted by January 31.

Contact:

Jeffrey Barkley, FR/4
Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921
Phone: (608) 264-9217