DNR Lands Certification

In 2004, 10 State Forests were endorsed for certification with just over 500,000 acres. In 2009, state parks, wildlife areas, fishery areas and natural areas added an additional 1 million acres of state-owned lands. DNR lands are recognized by both the Forest Stewardship Council^® (FSC^®) [exit DNR] and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative^® (SFI^®) [exit DNR], nonprofit organizations devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests.

Wisconsin State Lands Forest Stewardship Council^® (FSC^®) Certificate [PDF]

Wisconsin State Lands Sustainable Forestry Initiative^® (SFI^®) Certificate [PDF]

2009 - Current: DNR Lands Forest Certification Audit Reports

• November 2023 FSC Review [PDF]
• November 2023 SFI Review [PDF]
• December 2022 FSC Review [PDF]
• December 2022 SFI Review [PDF]
• September 2021 SFI Review [PDF]
• September 2021 FSC Review [PDF]
  • FSC CAR Report, July 2022 [PDF]
  • FSC Review, June 2021 [PDF]
  • CARs and Complaint Investigation Response, May 7, 2021 [PDF]
  • FSC CAR Report, April 22, 2021 [PDF]
  • SCS Complaint Investigation Report, April 6, 2021 [PDF]
• September 2020 SFI Review [PDF]
• September 2020 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2019 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2019 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2018 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2018 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2017 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2017 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2016 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2016 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2015 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2015 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2014 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2014 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2013 FSC Recertification Review [PDF]
• August 2013 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2012 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2012 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2011 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2011 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2010 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2010 FSC Findings Summary [PDF]
• August 2010 SFI Review [PDF]
• August 2010 SFI Findings Summary [PDF]
• August 2009 FSC Review [PDF]
• August 2009 SFI Review [PDF]
• 2009 Forest Stewardship Council Report [PDF]
• 2009 Sustainable Forest Initiative Report [PDF]

2004 - 2008: State Forest Certification Audit Reports

• July 2008 FSC Review [PDF]
• July 2008 SFI Review [PDF]
• July 2007 SFI Review [PDF]
• July 2006 FSC Review [PDF]
• July 2006 SFI Review [PDF]
• July 2005 FSC Review [PDF]
• July 2005 SFI Review [PDF]
• July 2005 SFI Matrix [PDF]
• October 2004 FSC Review [PDF]
• October 2004 SFI Review [PDF]
• October 2004 SFI Matrix [PDF]

Original 2004 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) report

• Full FSC State Forest Assessment - April 2004 [PDF]

Original 2004 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) report

• Full SFI State Forest Assessment - February 2004 [PDF]
• SFI Assessment Matrix [PDF]

State forest certification documentation

• High Conservation Value Forests Crosswalk [PDF]
• High Conservation Value Forests Selection Criteria [PDF]
• 2022 Statewide Review of Timber Sale 2460s for BMPs [PDF]
• 2022 NHAL State Forest Whitney Lake Post Harvest RMZ Assessment [PDF]
• 2021 NHAL State Forest Whitney Lake Pre Harvest RMZ Assessment [PDF]