Who Are We?
The Wisconsin Young Forest Partnership (WYFP) is made up of federal and state agencies, wildlife and forestry organizations, timber companies, and private landowners that have joined forces to bring more young forest to the Badger State.
Our Vision
Sustainable
wildlife populations
through landscape-scale
conservation
Our Mission
Wisconsin Young Forest Partnership seeks to achieve landscape-scale conservation in Wisconsin for high priority species by:
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Collaborating with like-minded partners
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Promoting and creating young forest habitat through active forest management
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And providing technical and financial assistance to private forestland owners
Our Values
We promote cooperation and partnerships to effectively contribute to conservation efforts.
Collaboration
We provide technical and financial assistance through our partners to increase active forest management by private landowners.
Active Forest Management
We foster sustainable habitat across the landscape in a manner that provides continued availability to wildlife.
Landscape Connectivity
We believe in simplifying resources for private landowners by providing a service to determine programs that fit individual needs and goals.
One Stop Shop
We promote diverse forests which increases opportunities for residents and visitors to view and pursue wildlife in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.
Improve Outdoor Recreation
We strive to increase the quantity and quality of young forest to benefit populations of decreasing conservation priority species and foster important habitat for a wide array of other wildlife species.
Healthy wildlife populations
We strive to increase the quantity and quality of young forest to benefit populations of decreasing conservation priority species and foster important habitat for a wide array of other wildlife species.
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