Forestry Plans & Reports

The goal of the county forest comprehensive plan is to administer the county forest program
consistent with the mission statement and the purpose and direction of the County Forest Law
as stated in s.28.11, Wis. Stats., giving consideration to input from citizens and groups.
 
 "...to provide the basis for a permanent program of county forests and to enable and encourage the planned development and management of the County Forests for optimum production of forest products together with recreational opportunities, wildlife, watershed protection and stabilization of stream flow, giving full recognition to the concept of multiple use to assure maximum public benefits; to protect the public rights, interests and investments in such lands; and to compensate the counties for the public uses, benefits and privileges these lands provide; all in a manner which will provide a reasonable revenue to the towns in which such lands lie."  28.11(1) (1)