Opportunities for Private Landowners

Most of the land in Wisconsin is owned by private citizens, not government agencies or nonprofit organizations. For this reason, landowners play the pivotal role in land stewardship. Landowners frequently call the DNR with questions about how they can improve their wildlife habitat, restore a natural community or permanently safeguard the natural values of their property with a conservation easement. If you are a landowner, here are some references you mayl find helpful.

• Managing Your Property to Improve Its Natural Values
• Voluntary Protection of Species on Private Lands
• Conservation Easements and Gifts of Land