New MFL Deadlines

Recent legislation has changed the some of the workings of the Managed Forest Law (MFL) program to make it easier to explain, enter, and enforce. For all new MFL entries, beginning 2012, the application (previously called the MFL Petition) deadline has been changed.

The deadline for all entries will be June 1 (beginning June 1, 2011 for the 2012 MFL entry year). The new deadline date will be for the entire packet (completed application, required documents, and a completed plan).

Please visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ website for more information or visit our MFL page to learn more about our services.

Sold: 2,571 Acres of High-Quality Timberland

Steigerwaldt Land Services, in conjunction with LandVest, recently sold 2,571 acres of high-quality northern hardwood timberland in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin. Ranging in size from 37 to 680 acres, the nine individual tracts offer huge investment potential to the buyer.

“This is a great time to buy forestland,” said Ed Steigerwaldt, president of Steigerwaldt Land Services. “The key to making money with a forestland investment is picking the right land to start with. We help people buy good land to start with and then manage it aggressively.”

To see more forestland for sale, view our property listings.

Barb Taves Receives SR/WA Designation

Barbara A. Taves of Steigerwaldt Land Services recently received her SR/WA (Senior Member, International Right of Way Association) designation. The SR/WA designation is the most prestigious professional designation granted by the International Right of Way Association to members who have achieved professional status through experience, education, and examination. As a right-of-way agent, Barb works with landowners, government agencies, and utility companies securing property rights that allow for the expansions of highways and services provided by the utility companies such as gas and electric. Barb has over 20 years' experience in the right-of-way field.

Conference Round Up

We have had a busy spring attending conferences and shows around Wisconsin. Edward F. Steigerwaldt, president of Steigerwaldt Land Services, gave a talk entitled "Advantages of Owning and Managing Your Own Forestland" at the Great Northwoods Sports Show in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, on March 27. Steigerwaldt Land Services foresters, real estate brokers, and land sales specialists were at the convention to offer information about recreational and forestland sales, entering property into the Managed Forest Law (MFL) tax program, and additional services.

The Michigan and Wisconsin Society of American Foresters Joint Meeting was held in Marinette, Wisconsin, on March 10 and 11. Thomas J. Hittle, Forestry and GIS Operations Manager, was part of a panel discussion entitled "Recreational Considerations for Forest Management." Additional foresters from Steigerwaldt Land Services participated in the two-day meeting.

The Wisconsin Woodland Owners convention was held in Wausau, Wisconsin, on February 18. Foresters Haakon Hagemeister and Scott Zaremba and Real Estate Agent Jonathan Long talked to landowners about managing forestland, entering property in the MFL program, and appraisal and brokerage services offered by Steigerwaldt Land Services.

Our Right-of-Way department participated in the Wisconsin County Highway Association meeting in Wisconsin Dells in January. In attendance were Jody Isaacson and Barbara Taves, who also gave a talk entitled "The Acquisition Process." The conference attracted 514 attendees, including state, county, and corporate participants.

Check back frequently to learn more about upcoming talks, presentations, and conferences.

SLS Announces New Hayward Office

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the opening of Steigerwaldt Land Services' new Hayward location. After 52 years of providing forestry and real estate consulting services out of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, we are expanding our business to better serve our clients. With our new Hayward location, we will continue to provide the reliable, high-quality forestry, real estate, appraisal, right-of-way, and GIS mapping services that we are known for.

In this challenging economic climate, we feel especially fortunate to grow our business and welcome new employees into our firm. Staffing our Hayward office will be Annie Maina, a Hayward native whose previous experience includes managing Plum Creek timberland, and Josh Burling, a UW–Madison graduate forester with experience working on SLS-managed forestlands throughout Wisconsin. Appraisers, right-of-way agents, land sales specialists, and GIS data analysts will also be on hand to provide additional services. 

We thank our valued clients who have made this growth possible, and we look forward to meeting new clients. Contact us today to discuss with us the many ways we can serve you.