Federal land claim on 32 Wisconsin acres would be released for moss harvester

What does this do?

HR 5866 would direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to release its legal claim on roughly 32 acres inside the Black River State Forest in Millston, Wisconsin. That release would allow the state of Wisconsin to transfer those acres to Deli, Inc., a local business that harvests sphagnum moss. The deal is conditional and only takes effect if Wisconsin and Deli, Inc. finalize a written agreement.

Who does it affect?

The owners and employees of Deli, Inc. and the state agencies that manage Wisconsin's forests are most directly affected. Residents of Jackson County would see a net increase of roughly five acres of state forest land, as Deli, Inc. would contribute about 37 acres in return.

Why does it matter?

Because Deli, Inc. provides 37 acres in exchange for roughly 32, the Black River State Forest would end up with slightly more land than it transfers out. The federal government plays no ongoing role once the legal claim is released, and no money changes hands between federal and other parties.

Where does it stand?