MADISON – Clearly identifying scientifically-based and acceptable forestry practices helps to protect not only the ecological, economic and social values of Wisconsin’s forests, but it also helps to protect the rights of property owners to practice sustainable forestry on their woodlands. People will have an opportunity to work with state forestry officials in defining generally accepted forestry management practices in a series of public hearings scheduled for Aug. 29-31.
“Generally accepted forestry management practices are based on the long standing principle of sustainable forest management,” said Darrell Zastrow, director of the DNR Office of Forest Sciences. “Sustainable forestry assures a steady supply of raw materials for our economy, abundant recreational opportunities and environmental protection for present and future generations.”
Guidelines forming the basis of Wisconsin’s sustainable forest management practices are published in the 2003 document, Wisconsin Forest Management Guidelines available on the DNR Web site.
The public hearings will be held:
- August 29, Rhinelander – 4 p.m. in the Conference Room, DNR Service Center, 107 Sutliff Ave.
- August 30 Eau Claire – 4 p.m. in Room 150, State Office Building, 718 W. Clairemont Ave.
- August 31, Fitchburg – 1 p.m. in the Gathering Waters Room, DNR South Central Region Hdqrs., 3911 Fish Hatchery Road.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Carmen Wagner - (608) 266-1667
