{"id":26149,"date":"2023-04-05T20:48:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T20:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/?p=26149"},"modified":"2024-03-26T19:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T19:59:42","slug":"private-land-restoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/private-land-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Land, Public Good"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Did you know that 82% of land in Wisconsin is privately owned? At NRF, we\u2019ve always loved and protected our public<\/em> lands \u2013 but if we want to boldly protect biodiversity in our state, private<\/em> landowners will play an important role, too.<\/p>\n

Private land restorations can make a huge impact on the conservation landscape. And whether you\u2019ve got 100 acres, 1\/10 of an acre, or a planter at your window,<\/span> you can help improve habitat in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Jump to our list of Field Trips featuring private lands restorations<\/a><\/p>\n

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Black-eyed susans are beloved by gardeners, and by native pollinators like butterflies and bees. Are you an apartment dweller? Try growing one in a pot on your balcony.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Power of Private Land Restoration<\/h3>\n

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If you own land, you have an enormous opportunity to support Wisconsin\u2019s wildlife on your property.<\/p>\n

75 percent of Wisconsin\u2019s wetlands<\/strong>, which are crucial for many of our most beloved species, are in the hands of private landowners. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WNDR) has tools and resources to help you improve wetlands on your land.<\/p>\n

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57 percent of Wisconsin\u2019s forestland<\/strong> (which covers almost half of the state) is privately owned. Do you have forest on your property? Speaking with a WDNR forester can help you manage your woods sustainably.<\/p>\n

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What about prairies?<\/strong> Less than 10,000 acres in Wisconsin is native prairie \u2013 and historically, that figure was 2.1 million acres. If you have a remnant prairie on your land, make a plan to protect, restore, and expand it! Learn more from our partners at the Southern Driftless Grasslands.<\/p>\n

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Land owned by an NRF member along the Namekagon River in Northern Wisconsin, six weeks after a prescribed burn. Photo by Damian Vraniak.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Anyone can help<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If you have a backyard or an apartment patio, you can help improve wildlife habitat in Wisconsin, too. The bees and butterflies would love a few potted native plants on your balcony<\/a>, for example!<\/p>\n

Here are some low-lift ways for city-dwellers to help:<\/p>\n