Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources Division Of Forestry Strategic Direction 2023-2027
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry's Strategic Direction (FY2023-2027) is a five-year plan building upon Wisconsin's 10-year Statewide Forest Action Plan (SFAP). It addresses key challenges and opportunities: maintaining healthy forests and supporting local economies; mitigating climate change impacts; advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; adapting to technological changes; and continuous improvement. The plan outlines strategies across applied forestry (forest economics and ecology, forest health, forest product services, reforestation, urban forestry), forestry business services (aeronautics, budgets and grants, division effectiveness, equipment research and development, technology services), and forestry field operations (forest protection, forest tax law, private forestry, public lands). Specific initiatives include the Trillion Tree Pledge (planting 75 million trees by 2030), enhancing forest genetics research, improving forest health management, diversifying forest markets, improving reforestation efforts, expanding urban forestry programs, modernizing aviation resources, improving grant management, enhancing workforce development, and improving technology services. The plan emphasizes partnerships and collaboration across various sectors.