Purpose: Provide cost sharing assistance for tree planting, site preparation and timber stand improvement practices. Known as cost-share programs, most are implemented in a similar fashion.The best place to start is to contact your local DNR service forester. The intent of the Forest Conservation Ordinance is to permanently preserve and protect established forests, and to create and protect new forests. Figure illustrates a general outline of procedures for a submittal under the Forest Conservation Act. To register the property owner must complete the application and turn it in to the appropriate office. To reduce property taxes, a forest landowner must first have a forest stewardship plan for a minimum of five forested acres. Permits must be in your possession at all times while on the forest. Contact each forest district office for specific dates, maps, times, and accessibility. To register the property owner must complete the application and turn it in to the appropriate office.