Dispute Resolution Process (DRP)
Forest Tax Law
The DRP is a voluntary process that can be used when disagreements on lands enrolled in the Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL) cannot be readily resolved between department foresters and private sector foresters (i.e., cooperators and others), loggers or landowners.
We offer the Tax Law Dispute Resolution Process to facilitate mutual learning among the professional forestry community and foster collaborative outcomes resulting from disagreements.
Qualifications for a Dispute
Any of the disagreements that can result from differences in professional opinion may qualify as a dispute. For example, DNR decisions regarding silvicultural prescriptions, forest health and disease restrictions, best management practices, logging practices and adherence to the principles of sound forestry. Disputes may be related to DNR decisions on any of the following:
- MFL management plan
- MFL management plan amendment
- MFL or FCL cutting notice and report
- MFL certified group requirements
Contacts for Initiating the DRP
The DRP is currently under review and revision. For DRP inquiries during the interim, please contact:
Cody Didier
Forest Tax Law Compliance Specialist
608-574-6878
Cody.Didier@wisconsin.gov
More Information
Please refer to Chapter 310 of the Forest Tax Law Handbook (2450.5) [PDF] for more details on the DRP.