WGF report shows environmental, economic threats to forest-based economy

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A new report published by Wisconsin’s Green Fire (WGF), Wisconsin Forests at Risk: Engaging Wisconsinites in Another Century of Forest Conservation, calls for renewed statewide action to address environmental and economic threats to forests and the forest based-economy.

Key themes in the report describing the threats to the stability and resilience of forests include:

  • Declines in forest productivity and forest health;

  • Changes in the economics of forest management; and

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  • Changes in forest ownership and owner objectives.

WGF will host a webinar, Wisconsin Forests at Risk, on Jan. 15, 2025 from noon–1 p.m. Register here.

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