Tree Common Stand Exam FFY2027

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for technical forestry services to conduct stand examinations using the Common Stand Exam (CSE) protocol on U.S. Forest Service lands within the Chequamegon‑Nicolet National Forest (CNNF). The contract will be divided into four geographic units—Great Divide, Eagle River‑Florence, Medford‑Park Falls, and Washburn—each awarded separately. All field work, data collection, and final reporting must be completed and approved by September 30, 2027. Contractors must provide qualified forestry technicians, field equipment, and deliver comprehensive site‑setting and tree‑characteristic data to support forest‑management decisions. • Conduct CSE‑based stand examinations in the four CNNF districts. • Record site conditions, tree species, size, health, density, and other stand characteristics. • Produce and submit finalized data reports for each unit by the September 30, 2027 deadline. • Supply qualified technical staff and necessary field equipment. • Adhere to Wisconsin DNR procurement, reporting, and data‑quality standards.