Timber Cut Notifications
Before commencing any timber harvesting, it is essential to complete and file a Notice of Intent to Cut with the County Clerk. This notification is mandatory for all timber harvesting on private lands, regardless of whether they are part of the Managed Forest Law (MFL) or Forest Crop Law (FCL) programs.
We have provided a printable Intent to Cut Notification (Timber Permit) for both timber cutters and property owners below. Completed forms should be submitted in person or via mail to the County Clerk's Office at 181 W Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581, or by email to: countyclerk@co.richland.wi.us.
The current turnaround time for processing an intent to cut notice is one business day. For further details regarding cutting notices, please visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov.
Please note the requirements outlined in Wis. Stats. 26.03, including a prohibition on harvesting from lands with delinquent taxes and a mandatory notification period of 14 days before harvesting can commence.