NR 1.20(2)(j)(j) Nursery stock produced in state-operated nurseries shall be made available for reforestation purposes on county forest lands entered under s. 28.11, Stats., at 50% of the prevailing price established in accordance with s. 28.06 (2), Stats.

NR 1.20 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, April, 1975, No. 232, eff. 5-1-75; r. and recr. (2) (e) and (h), am. (2) (f) and (g), cr. (2) (j), Register, April, 1993, No. 449, eff. 5-1-93.

NR 1.21(1)(1) Purpose. This section and ss. NR 1.211 to 1.213 contain rules for the administration of the private forestry assistance program to private, non-industrial landowners under ss. 26.35, 28.01 and 28.07, Stats. Priorities for servicing private forestry requests and a cooperative program with consulting foresters is established.

NR 1.21(2)(a)(a) “Consulting forester” means a forester who provides a variety of professional forestry services to and represents private landowners on a contract or fee basis which is paid by the landowner.

NR 1.21(2)(b)(b) “Cooperating forester” means a consulting forester or industrial forester who enters into a cooperative agreement with the department relating to the providing of forestry services to private landowners.

NR 1.21(2)(c)(c) “Department” means the Wisconsin department of natural resources.

NR 1.21(2)(d)(d) “Department forester” means a person meeting the qualifications of the department and employed by the department to carry out assigned forest management responsibilities.

NR 1.21(2)(e)(e) “Forester” means a person other than one employed by the department who has received a bachelor’s or higher degree in forestry from a school of forestry with a curriculum accredited by the Society of American Foresters or an equivalent degree, as determined by the chief state forester.

NR 1.21(2)(f)(f) “Forestry firm” means a business that employs a forester or foresters and is engaged in providing forest management services to private landowners.

NR 1.21(2)(g)(g) “Industrial forester” means a forester employed by a wood-using industry, who, as part of his or her employment, provides advice and assistance to private landowners to promote approved forest management practices.

NR 1.21(2)(h)(h) “Poletimber” means those trees that range from 5 to 9 inches in diameter for conifers and 5 inches to 11 inches in diameter for all other species when measured 4.5 feet above ground level and which contain a minimum volume of 3 cords per acre.

NR 1.21(2)(i)(i) “Sawtimber” means those trees that are at least 9 inches and larger in diameter for conifers and 11 inches and larger in diameter for all other species when measured 4.5 feet above ground level and which contain a minimum volume of 1300 board feet per acre.

NR 1.21 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, April, 1975, No. 232, eff. 5-1-75; r. and recr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (2) (d), Register, May, 1994, No. 461, eff. 6-1-94; renum. (2) (a) to (f), (i) and (j) to be (2) (b) to (f), (a), (h) and (i) and am. (2) (a), (b) and (e), am. (2) (g), r. (2) (h), Register, February, 1996, No. 482, eff. 3-1-96; CR 07-011: am. (2) (e), Register October 2007 No. 622, eff. 11-1-07.

NR 1.211NR 1.211 Cooperative forestry policy. The department shall administer the private forestry program in a manner which will provide management assistance to owners of private forest lands.

NR 1.211(1)(1) The department shall provide technical forestry assistance on privately owned forest lands in Wisconsin.

NR 1.211(2)(2) The department may enter into agreements with any governmental agency, public or private corporation or private owner to achieve improved forest land management.

NR 1.211(3)(3) The private forestry program shall focus on leadership in forestry through management planning, demonstration, education and coordination of forestry activities. The department shall strive to reach a large number of people and effect forest management on the most acreage as is reasonably possible.

NR 1.211(4)(4) Department foresters shall cooperate with other professional foresters, groups and individuals to influence and encourage forest land management.

NR 1.211(5)(5) Department foresters shall recommend integrated management principles that enhance forests, wildlife, aesthetics, recreation and watershed protection through applied silvicultural practices.

NR 1.211(6)(6) The concept of multiple-use of forest lands will be utilized to assure maximum public benefits of wood production, wildlife management, improved watershed protection, recreational use and aesthetics.

NR 1.211(7)(7) Department efforts shall be concentrated on those activities having the greatest potential of providing for present or future multiple use and public economic benefits.

NR 1.211 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89.

NR 1.212NR 1.212 Private forestry priorities for assistance. Department foresters shall comply with the following priorities in providing assistance to and responding to requests for assistance from private landowners within the resources available and normal work plan:

NR 1.212(1)(1) Priority I activities. The following activities, listed in order of significance, shall be the highest priority for department foresters providing private forestry assistance except that department foresters may exercise discretion in applying the priorities within this subsection and sub. (2) based on statutory requirements, seasonal needs and scheduling efficiency:

NR 1.212(1)(a)(a) A first time request from a landowner for management guidance including an assessment of the landowner’s objectives, a walk-through or cruise of the property, educational and advisory information, written management recommendations or referral to other resource professionals.

NR 1.212(1)(b)(b) Timber sale guidance including forest reconnaissance, a written harvest prescription or a referral to other resource professionals.

NR 1.212 NoteNote: Timber sale guidance is distinguished from timber sale marking, which is listed in sub. (2) (a).