“It’s Not Ours, It’s Just Our Turn.”
Doug Duren is a passionate hunter, farmer, land manager and conservationist. He is the owner of Lone Oak Interests, LLC. Doug also manages the Duren Family Farm near Cazenovia, Wisconsin.
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Joint Chiefs’ Partnership Supports Forestry and Wildlife Conservation in Northeastern Wisconsin
Apply by May 19, 2023 to Receive Funding to Help Protect Natural Resources The Northeast Wisconsin Forestry and Wildlife Partnership project has been developed through…
A carbon program for landowners and conservation
It’s no secret that family forest owners care about their land and want to do what’s right for forests, wildlife, and the planet. The fast-growing…
Forest Land Leasing Options
Landowners can lease their woodlands for sustainable purposes like maple syrup harvesting and hunting, and it’s worthwhile to address issues specific to each activity. MAPLE…
USDA Offers New Forest Management Incentive for Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $12 million for use in making payments to forest landowners with land…
The Power of Your Voice at a Local Working Group (LWG)
It’s your part of the massive Farm Bill. The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recognizes that “top-down” funding gets better with “bottom-up” input through…
Payments for Conservation: The Conservation Stewardship Program
The health of private lands has always been important to society as a whole. That’s why federal, state, and county governments offer public conservation assistance to private…
Is a Conservation Easement for You?
Your property is your treasure, with lots of love, sweat, and maybe even a few tears poured into caring for it. It means a lot…
Financial Assistance for Storm-related Damage to Your Woodlands
Woodland owners that experienced damage to their woodlands during the July storms can apply for financial assistance for tree planting among other practices. Applications to…
Want to care for your woods? Struggling to get started? Too busy? Money?
Did you buy your dream property with the hopes of caring for it, but struggle to get started? We know life gets busy, it’s hard…
A Man with a Plan: Dan Fischer
Dan Fischer intended for years to become a more active steward of his 20-acre woodland in northern Richland County. But like many landowners, he found…
What is the Forestry Mill Tax?
Ever heard of the forestry mill tax? Probably not, but if you’re a property owner in Wisconsin, this tax is collected with other property taxes…
Quiz: When Can Someone Claim Your Property? Adverse Possession Defined
Everyone probably has a book on their shelf that is not actually theirs. Picked-up along the way and the rightful owner long forgotten. It’s now…
The Importance of Surveying Your Land – Rick and Susan Case’s Cautionary Tale
“Our neighbor surveyed a line and that’s when we realized half of our new barn was on their property,” stated Rick. “We assumed that land…
Quiz: Who Will Share the Cost of My Forest Plan?
Generally, the most effective way to achieve a goal is to make a plan first, and forest stewardship goals are no exception. The forest planning process helps…
Three Reasons to Take Another Look at The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
CRP rental rates per acre have increased CRP rental rates have been adjusted to be more competitive with cash rental rates. For 2016, CRP rental…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Gets a Makeover
”CRP is new and improved. We have more reasons than ever for landowners to consider this great conservation program.” Brandon Soldner, Statewide CRP Program Specialist,…
When Do Two Hours and 20 Million Dollars Come Together?
For two hours each year, Wisconsin landowners (including you) are invited to guide the spending of millions in federal Farm Bill funding for conservation practices…
Meet the Ottmann’s: “Doing the Math” of Ownership
“We wanted a piece of Wisconsin for our family to enjoy. We also intend to make it better.” Barry and Susan Ottmann live in McFarland,…
Calculating Rate of Return on Timber Stand Improvement
By Paul Dietmann, Market Specialist, Badgerland Financial Investments deliver annual rates of return; trees do the same. Here’s an example: An S&P investment over the…
Managing Trees is Managing an Investment
“Financial viability of our property, the cropland and woodland alike, is important to my siblings and me,” says Doug Duren, a Richland County landowner. His…