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State of Wisconsin Section 77.82(3),Wis.Stats Department of Natural Resources Printed:05/08/2014 Managed Forest Law Order Number: Page 10 of 11 13-010-2015 1. Petitioning for MFL designation 2. Agreeing to follow a WDNR-approved forest management plan 3. Conforming to MFL statutes and regulations 4. Conforming to ATFS and FSC certification standards, including any measures that might go beyond those stipulated in MFL statutes or administrative rules or other state, federal or local laws—Some features that are emphasized in the ATFS or FSC standards include: a. Allowing access for MFL Group forest certification field audits b. When needed, using pesticides not prohibited by FSC. You can find a list of FSC prohibited pesticides on the MFL Certification page; go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search 'Forest Certification'. Landowners should self- report pesticide use on their lands using the online form on the same webpage. c. Not planting Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in the forest d. Keeping forest products harvested from MFL Group land separate from products harvested from non-MFL Group land during commercial harvest operations e. Endeavoring to adhere to Wisconsin Forestry Best Management Practices f. Striving to consider appropriate liability insurance and safety requirements in timber sales and other contracts g. Using the ATFS and FSC logos in conformance with their trademark policies h. Resolving disputes with easement holders, lien holders and holders of management rights in an expeditious manner. This certification is voluntary. You chose to have your land certified under the MFL Certified Group. If you wish to depart from certification, you must file the appropriate departure request form. Departure from the forest certification does not affect your MFL designation. If you depart, you will not be able to market forest products as third party certified under the auspices of the MFL program. For more information about forest certification, please contact your DNR Forester or visit http://dnr.wi.gov and search for 'Forest Certification' Wildfire Prevention and Planning Every year in Wisconsin, thousands of wildfires occur, destroying dozens of structures and threatening to burn hundreds more. An increasing number of people living and recreating in Wisconsin's wildland-urban interface is creating a growing need for fire prevention and planning for fires that will inevitably occur. Because of their proximity to forested lands, there is the potential for homes and property to be at significant risk of damage or destruction in the event of a wildfire. As part of the landscape planning process, it is important to determine the level of danger to properties and learn how to mitigate those dangers. You can take action to reduce the exposure of your home or property to fire. Use fire resistant building materials, incorporate fuel breaks into the landscape, and know the local burning restrictions. For more information on fire danger and burning permit restrictions, go to http://dnr.wi.gov and search 'Fire'. For more information on making your home and property more survivable in the event of a wildfire, go to http://dnrwi.gov and search 'Fire wise'. Forest Carbon Forests are a significant piece of the global carbon cycle because of their ability to absorb and sequester carbon dioxide. Learn how your forest adds to the global carbon balance and be aware of the rules affecting your participation in forest carbon markets. For information, visit the US Forest Service website: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/ecosystemservices/carbon/.