County Forest Administration Grant
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. In addition, funding is available for up to 50 percent of the dues to a non-profit organization that provides counsel to the County Forest Administrator and that serves as an organizational liaison for DNR.
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 university. Fringe benefit funding is limited to 40 percent of salary. Funding for dues to an organizational non-profit representing the county forests is limited to $50,000 collectively for all counties combined.
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
- Invoice showing a county's dues payment to a qualifying non-profit organization
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