The Managed Forest Law

The Managed Forest Law program (MFL) is a forest management program that shifts most of the property tax burden on forestland from annual payments to a harvest tax that is paid when revenue is generated from timber harvesting. Below are several publications and forms that can help you understand and navigate the program.

In the summer of 2003 when this website was created, changes were pending in the Legislature to change the MFL program. For the latest information on the Managed Forest Law, please visit the Wisconsin DNR website.

You should also contact a professional forester for assistance.

Critter Condos
Produced by: WI Department of Natural Resources
Publication number: WM-222
Keywords: wildlife habitat, tree, silviculture

Managed Forest Law Program
Produced by: UWEX Cooperative Extension, 1987
Publication number: G3413
Keywords: tax, management planning, mfl

Managed Forest Law Tax Program
Produced by: UW-Madison Department of Forest Ecology and Management, 2003
Publication number: Forestry Fact 50
Keywords: tax, MFL, management planning

Managed Forest Law Transfer form
Produced by: WI Department of Natural Resources
Keywords: managed forest law

Managed Forest Law Withdrawal form
Produced by: WI Department of Natural Resources
Keywords: managed forest law

Managing Northern Hardwood Stands
Produced by: UWEX Cooperative Extension
Publication number: G3229
Keywords: northern hardwood, silviculture

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