Public Input Needed on Proposed Forestry Tax
Increase
I am sending this e-mail to urge citizens who own forestland that is part of the Classified
Forest and Wildlands Program to submit comments on the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry Strategic Plan, which includes a
proposal for a $2 per acre, per year administrative fee.
It is extremely important
for all citizens who have their forestland in the Classified Forest and
Wildlands Program to submit their input on the unexpected fee they face, which
amounts to a tax. The DNR is
proposing this on top of taxes citizens already pay, which I believe is unfair to those
involved in the program who have already proven their dedication to sustaining
the land and its natural resources.
The DNR is accepting online
comments from the public about the proposed fee through Saturday, Oct. 31. A
comment form is available at www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/2856.htm.
Put "strategic plan" in the subject line.
The strategic plan is available
under the Annual Reports & Forest Strategic Plans at www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/3605.htm.
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