NR 47.84(2)(a)5.5. Property overview, i.e., general location, major forest types, general landforms, relevant description of the landscape, etc. Also include discussion of any known threatened or endangered species. (Usually one paragraph).

NR 47.84(2)(a)6.6. General discussion of landowner goals and the expected effects of achieving these goals on the soil and water, wildlife, recreation/aesthetics, timber and other natural resources. This may be included either as a separate item or as part of the stand recommendations.

NR 47.84(2)(a)7.7. Stand descriptions and recommendations including: Unique stand identification keyed to the map: vegetation cover type; size class; size (acres); soil characteristics and erodibility (may be covered in a general paragraph if the description is applicable to the whole property); stand objective and its relationship to the landowner goals for the property; recommendations and a short discussion of the effects of such actions on the soil and water, wildlife, recreation/aesthetics and timber resources. Discussion of the effects is not necessary on a stand-by-stand basis if covered in the general discussion.

NR 47.84(2)(a)8.8. Activity schedule showing all stands and approximate year of recommended actions for a 5-year period. Include all stands, even if no action is recommended.

NR 47.84(2)(a)9.9. Contain practices that protect and enhance soil and water quality; threatened, rare or endangered species or communities; sustainable forestry; habitat for fish and wildlife; and the recreational, aesthetic and environmental benefits that the forest land provides.

NR 47.84(2)(b)(b) Practices. The following practices are eligible for grants under this subchapter if the land is subject to a department approved forest stewardship landowner management plan. However, additional restrictions on eligible practices may accompany funding for this program other than that provided through s. 20.370 (5) (av), Stats.

NR 47.84(2)(b)1.1. Reforestation and afforestation which includes establishment or reestablishment of diverse stands of native forest trees through natural regeneration, planting or direct seeding for conservation purposes and sustainable timber production.

NR 47.84(2)(b)2.2. Forest improvement which includes practices to increase tree growth, tree quality, biological diversity, tree vigor and forest health.

NR 47.84(2)(b)3.3. Soil and water protection and improvement which includes the maintenance or improvement of water quality and soil productivity, and the reduction of erosion on forest and related land.

NR 47.84(2)(b)4.4. Wetland and riparian protection and improvement which includes the management, protection, and improvement of wetlands and riparian areas to maintain water quality, protect and improve wetlands and riparian areas, reduce sedimentation, and enhance or improve habitat for fish or wildlife species.

NR 47.84(2)(b)5.5. Terrestrial wildlife and habitat enhancement which includes the establishment, management, and enhancement of permanent habitat for game and non-game wildlife species.

NR 47.84(2)(b)6.6. Forest historic cultural and archeological site protection.

NR 47.84(2)(b)7.7. Endangered, threatened, or rare natural resource protection, management, restoration, and enhancement targeted at threatened or endangered species habitat maintenance or enhancement and management of significant natural communities or rare native vegetation.

NR 47.84 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, March, 1999, No. 519, eff. 4-1-99; CR 02-074: cr. (1) (c), am. (2) (b) Register November 2002 No. 563, eff. 12-1-02; CR 12-029: am. (1) (c), cr. (1m), r. and recr. (2) (b) 4. to 7., r. (2) (b) 8. Register June 2013 No. 690, eff. 7-1-13.

NR 47.85(1)(a)(a) Grants under the program shall be used to prepare management plans or manage the following lands under an approved landowner forest stewardship plan:

NR 47.85(1)(a)1.1. All of the nonindustrial private forest land with existing tree cover within a contiguous tract.

NR 47.85(1)(a)2.2. Other nonindustrial private forest land within the same contiguous tract which is identified by the landowner and approved by the department as suitable for the approved program practice scheduled.

NR 47.85(1)(a)3.3. Other contiguous related lands included in the forest stewardship plan, such as water, streams and stream corridors, wetlands, marshes, savannas, barrens and prairies.

NR 47.85(1)(b)(b) To be eligible for a grant under this program, one or more eligible practices shall be identified in the forest stewardship plan, except that a grant may be awarded for the development of a forest stewardship plan.

NR 47.85(1)(c)(c) Eligible costs are all those associated with the preparation or installation of a specific practice as approved by the state forester.

NR 47.85(2)(a)1.1. Costs incurred before an application for grant assistance is approved.

NR 47.85(2)(a)2.2. The implementation of any practice already required by law, rule, regulation or other authority, except for those practices required in the managed forest law program under ch. 77, Stats.