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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

  Collaboration  

We promote cooperation and partnerships to effectively contribute to conservation efforts.

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Active Forest Management

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We provide technical and financial assistance through our partners to increase active forest management by private landowners.

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  Landscape Connectivity  

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We foster sustainable habitat across the landscape in a manner that provides continued availability to wildlife.

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  One Stop Shop  

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We believe in simplifying resources for private landowners by providing a service to determine programs that fit individual needs and goals.

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Improve Outdoor Recreation

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We promote diverse forests which increases opportunities for     residents and visitors to view and pursue wildlife in Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

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 Healthy wildlife populations 

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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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Support Local Economies

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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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