County Forest Administration Grants

County Forest Administration Grant Any county employing a County Forest Administrator can receive up to 50 percent of its employee’s annual salary and fringe benefit costs (limited to 40% of salary). Who can apply Counties having lands enrolled under the County Forest Law, s. 28.10 [exit DNR] & 28.11 [exit DNR] Wis. Stats. Eligibility The person in the position qualifying for the grant must have a four-year degree in Forestry from an accredited Society of American Foresters university OR a bachelor’s or higher degree in natural resources, conservation or wildlife and 3 or more years of experience managing a county forest under ss. 28.10 and 28.11, Stats. Deadlines Application materials must be submitted by January 31 of each year. How to apply Application materials needed: Annual County Forest work plan approved by county board and DNR Projected salary and benefits for qualifying position for upcoming year Financial documents confirming the previous year's salary and benefits These materials must be submitted by January 31 to: Doug Brown County Forest & Public Lands Specialist WI-DNR 518 W. Somo Ave. Tomahawk, WI 54487 Grant related statues and administrative codes s. 20.370(5)(bw)), Wis. Stats. [exit DNR] s. 28.11(5m), Wis. Stats. [exit DNR] Ch. NR 47.70, Wis. Adm. Code [exit DNR]

Eligibility The person in the position qualifying for the grant must have a four-year degree in Forestry from an accredited Society of American Foresters university OR a bachelor’s or higher degree in natural resources, conservation or wildlife and 3 or more years of experience managing a county forest under ss