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FORESTRY DEPARTMENT


PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS ON
JUNEAU COUNTY TIMBER STUMPAGE
 
Tract 01-21, Acres 28: Red Pine 650 Tons, White Pine 25 Tons.
Tract 02-21, Acres 76: Red Pine 5200 Tons, Black Oak 80 Tons, Jack Pine 32 Tons.
Tract 03-21, Acres 52: Red Pine 1400 Tons, Aspen 34 Tons.
Tract 04-21, Acres 87: Red Pine 1700 Tons, Jack Pine 100 Tons, Black Oak 6 Tons.
Tract 05-21, Acres 21: Black Oak 750 Tons, Red Maple 350 Tons, White Oak 100 Tons, Aspen 35 Tons, Ash 6 Tons.
Tract 06-21, Acres 79: Black Oak 1800, White Pine 370 Tons, Red Pine 270 Tons, Jack Pine 110 Tons, White Oak 90 Tons, Fuelwood 20 Cords, Mix Hardwood 20 Tons.
Tract 07-21, Acres 34: Black Oak 925 Tons, Red Maple 550 Tons, Aspen 200 Tons, Jack Pine 40 Tons, Mix Hardwoods 18 Tons.
Tract 08-21, Acres 32: Black Oak 800 Tons, White Pine 380 Tons, Red Pine 290 Tons, Jack Pine 30 Tons, Aspen 20 Tons.
Tract 09-21, Acres 57: Jack Pine 1350 Tons, Black Oak 300 Tons, Aspen 50 Tons, White Pine 30 Tons.
 
The Nine tracts comprise approximately 466 acres and are located in the Townships of Armenia, Finley, Necedah, Cutler and Clearfield. Timber produced on the Juneau County Forest is sustainably managed and third party certified.
A timber sale prospectus containing bid forms and detailed information on the timber tracts, including minimum bids, can be obtained by going to the following website http://www.co.juneau.wi.gov/forestry.html
Loggers will be required to show proof of successful completion of logging training according to WISCONSIN SFI TRAINING STANDARD.
Juneau County will require proof of financial responsibility and ability to complete the contract provisions. Juneau County reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Sealed bids are due by Monday, March 08, 2021, at 12 pm. Bid opening at 12:30 pm at the Juneau County Courthouse Bldg., 220 East State St. Room 200, Mauston, WI. For more information contact the department by calling (608) 847-9389, visit the above address or email: pfadm@co.juneau.wi.us
The Juneau County Land, Forestry, Parks and Zoning Committee invite public comment and input concerning any environmental aspects of these timber sales. It invites all concerned to attend the bid openings to express their thoughts at the above-mentioned time of the bid openings.
 JUNEAU COUNTY LAND, FORESTRY, PARKS COMMITTEE


Timber Sale Bid Form

2021 Timber Sales
Bid opening March 8, 2021
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Tract 1-21
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Tract 2-21
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Tract 3-21
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Tract 4-21
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Tract 5-21
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Tract 6-21
Tract 7-21
Tract 8-21
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Tract 9-21
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2021 Timber Sale Bid Results
2020 Timber Sale Bid Results
2019 Timber Sale Bid Results
2018 Timber Sale Bid Results
2017 Timber Sale Bid Results
2016 Timber Sale Bid Results

The Juneau County Forest is one of 29 County Forests in the County Forest System. These lands are located in central and northern Wisconsin and total approximately 2,354,000 acres. County Forests are "working forests" managed for a multitude of benefits including:
  • Many forms of recreation
  • Timber production
  • Wildlife habitat
  • Watershed protection
  • Protection of rare animals, plants, and natural communities, etc.

The Juneau County Forest encompasses approximately 27,000 acres of public land, generally located in the Northern half of the county.

The Juneau County Forest consists of a variety of forest types including:
  • Pine (48%)
  • Scrub oak (23%)
  • Aspen (13%)
  • Oak (10%)
  • Brush, grass, swamp, other wetlands, and other non-forest (total 14%).
The county forest also provides tremendous opportunities for informal recreational pursuits not requiring developments. These include hunting, fishing, berry and mushroom picking, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, and sight-seeing.

The entire Juneau County Forest is open for regulated hunting with the exception of designated areas that are developed for high public use, such as Kennedy Park, Castle Rock Park and a part of Wilderness Park. Temporary hunting stands are permissible but must be removed from the forest after use. The use of nails, lag screws, screw steps, or other damaging devices is not permitted. No permanent type structures shall be permitted.

All Juneau County Forest lands are open for public use and for foot travel. ATV use on county owned land is prohibited. In addition to the town and county roads that access the forest the county also maintains 5.59 miles of County Forest roads. A number of gated or bermed special use trails and roads are also available. Access management remains a controversial issue on the Forest. Both motorized and non-motorized recreation are provided for within the Forest. See Chapter 700 for detailed discussion on Forest access.
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Tree Stand Ordinance 915.5
Chapter 700 - Forest Access
ATV Ordinance 905.2.2
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Wood Cutting Permits

Juneau County offers land owners the option to purchase a fuel wood permit for the purpose of cutting firewood on county owned lands.  Permits can be purchased Monday-Friday 8-4:30 at Juneau County Forestry and Parks Office 650 Prairie Street Mauston, WI 53948. Permits are $15.00 each and an individual is limited to three(3) per year. Permits are given with the following conditions:

A.)  Amount of Fuel wood that may be gathered:

          i.    10 Face Cord or 3.33 Pulp Cord

B.)    Conservation Provisions:

          i.    Only Down and Dead Wood

         ii.    Existing regeneration and residual trees may not be damaged.

        iii.    Permittee will only use wood for personal use.  No fuelwood may be sold or given away.

        iv.    Access and use of equipment off existing roads must be approved by Forestry Office Personnel in advance.

        v.    No cutting in active timber sale areas.

        vi.    No permits April 1 thru July 15

C.) Standard Provisions:

      1. The permittee must possess this permit at all times whether gathering or transporting.

      2. This permit must be presented by the permittee upon request by any county personnel.

      3. The permit holder assumes all responsibility to assure that he/she is on county property.

      4. The permit holder assumes all liability for his/her own protection and agrees to hold County harmless for any accident or injuries that may happen to themselves or others.

      5. All roads and trails shall be kept open at all times and may not be damaged.

      6. Permittee shall not transfer this permit or allow the use thereof by any other person.

      7. Violations of this permit or any conditions of gathering stated herein shall be determined by the County Forest Administrator and will result in the revocation of such permit.  Violations may also subject the Permittee to an assessment for actual damage caused or prosecution for violation of 26.05 (timber theft) or 943.13 (trespass), Wis. Stats., or applicable county ordinances.
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915.4.3 Camping on County Forest

Camping is allowed on County owned land with the following permit authorized by our office:

Camping Permit
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