FORESTRY

Jon Harris, Director

LOCATION & CONTACT INFORMATION

P.O. Box 211
Solon Springs, Wisconsin 54873
Phone : (715) 378-2219
Fax : (715) 378-2807

Recreation Information Hotline : (715) 378-4528
Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center : (715) 378-4272
E-mail:  luciuswoods@lwmusic.org
E-mail GIS :  jason.langenecker@douglascountywi.org
E-mail DCFD : forestry@douglascountywi.org
E-mail WCFA : WCFA@newnorth.net
Business Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Forest, Parks and Recreation Committee

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary responsibility of the Douglas County Forestry Department is to, on behalf of Douglas County residents, provide stewardship to forest resources, develop and maintain recreational opportunities, and serve as an informational resource to the public. 

The Douglas County Forest is over 269,000 acres in size, making it the largest county forest in Wisconsin. 80% of the County Forest is commercial forest land with the remaining 20% being brush prairies, lakes, rivers, dams, flowages, and marsh wetlands. Large aspen blocks are being managed for wildlife such as deer, ruffed grouse, and woodcock, as well as other associated upland non-game species. In addition, several scientific and benchmark areas have been established throughout Douglas County where unusual or rare resource features are being observed, studied, and protected.

The Forestry Department, through their management of timber harvesting operations, generates revenues of over $2 million annually. Ten percent of these revenues are paid to local townships in Douglas County based upon the percentage of County forest land within their boundaries. 

Use and enjoy Douglas County's Forest, Parks, and Recreational areas.