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Baughman-2008-TaxReliefUpdate–September 25, 2011: Effective in 2011, payments in the Sustainable Forests Incentive Program will remain fixed at $7 per acre.  The maximum payment is limited to $100,000 to any taxpayer... Read More »
5 things screencapBeginning in January 2010, the University of Minnesota Extension will offer a series of 5 web-based seminars, or “webinars,” on topics of interest to Minnesota woodland owners.  While they do... Read More »
Forest Stewardship Program logoBy Gary Michael, MN DNR – Division of Forestry JANUARY 2010:  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Division of Forestry’s Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) is undertaking a major shift... Read More »
With recent changes in Minnesota woodland property tax programs (summarized here), there’s been a great deal of interest in written forest management plans, which are required for enrollment.  But what... Read More »
Click for a larger version of the postcard.On November 20, 2009, a postcard was mailed to owners of 20+ acres of woodland in Itasca County. If you’ve just received a postcard and are looking for more information,... Read More »
[I received this notice in an email today and thought it would be of interest to some MyMinnesotaWoods readers. -ed.] We’ve just released the final and official 2008 Minnesota Rural... Read More »
[I received this notice in an email today and thought it would be of interest to some MyMinnesotaWoods readers. -ed.] Dear Colleague, We loaded up the 2008 property tax data... Read More »
fft-cover-thumbProperty taxes are among the most pressing issues for family forest owners. In our first foray into video, and our first “Perspective” piece, we feature a November 2008 discussion with... Read More »
Since implementation of Minnesota’s new 2c Managed Forest Lands tax classification, many questions have arisen about exactly what acres are eligible. I’m forwarding information from the Minnesota DNR and Department... Read More »
The University of Minnesota Extension has agreed to lead new outreach around Minnesota’s new 2c Managed Forest Lands law. 2c Managed Forest Land, a property tax class created by the... Read More »
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