Wisconsin’s Green Fire: Publishes new paper on the future of Wisconsin’s forests

By Wisconsin’s Green Fire
WISPolitics
December 9, 2024
Category: Forestry
Region: United States, US East

Rhinelander, WI – Forests in Wisconsin today, covering over 17.5 million acres of land and supporting a $37 billion forest products sector, face serious environmental and economic threats. Calling for renewed statewide action to address these threats to forests and the forest-based economy, Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF) has published a new report: Wisconsin Forests at Risk: Engaging Wisconsinites in Another Century of Forest Conservation. WGF Executive Director Meleesa Johnson says, “If we want to continue enjoying the benefits provided by our forests, from sawlogs and pulp to clean air and clean water, Wisconsin needs to take new steps as leaders in forest conservation. We want everyone at the table to plan for the future of our forests.” One opportunity to join the conversation will be at the WGF webinar on Wisconsin Forests at Risk on January 15, 2025…

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