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Preserving Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s national forests are home to some of the most striking beauty on earth and provide us with unparallel recreational opportunities. Less than 2 percent of our forests are still wild and the rest have already been logged or developed. 

As part of his 2007 to 2009 budget, Gov. Jim Doyle set aside more money than ever before for Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, a program that provides funds to purchase land for conservation and recreation. Wisconsin Environment applauded the governor’s decision and is now working with legislative leaders to make sure Wisconsin’s land legacy is protected for future generations.