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History of the Wisconsin County Forests Association (WCFA)

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Go to Questions and Answers about Wisconsin County Forests		 Little FirIn 1968 the Wisconsin County Forest Association, Inc. was established to provide a forum for the consideration of problems, programs, and policies of the county forests. The association (abbreviated WCFA) is a non-profit organization which meets annually in November. Members are elected County Board officials who serve on their respective County Board Forestry Committees. The membership elects ten delegates to serve on the WCFA's Board of Directors, who meet quarterly. In addition, an Executive Director is hired to provide communicative and administrative service, maintain the records and office, and serve as spokesperson for the association.

Since its formation, the WCFA has provided an invaluable service to the 29 counties and the people of Wisconsin. In many issues of concern, volunteer counsel and leadership by dedicated WCFA members has enhanced the County Forests program. WCFA members also provide leadership on proposed legislation affecting forestry and forest land in Wisconsin. Some of the legislation efforts members have been involved in include:

  • Treaty Gathering Rights Related to Timber
  • Adverse Possession Law (relating to public lands)
  • Timber Theft Legislation
  • All-Terrain Vehicles
  • County Forest Road Aids
  • Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aids Programs
  • Managed Forest Act
  • Forestry Assistance for Private Landowners
  • Revising State and National Forest Fifteen Year Plans

WCFA members also work with private groups and public agencies toward the goal of strengthening forestry and forest-related programs in Wisconsin. Examples include:

  • Governor's Council on Forestry
  • Wisconsin Counties Association
  • Forestry Best Management Practices Advisory Committee
  • Wolf Science Team
  • Lake States Resource Alliance
  • Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association
  • Ice Age Trail
  • DNR Public Land Management
  • DNR Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative
  • DNR Silvicultural Committee
  • DNR Prescribed Fire
  • Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Advisory Committee
  • Wisconsin Forest Stewardship Committee
  • Wisconsin Snowmobile Council
  • Wisconsin Off Road Vehicle Council (ORV)
  • LEAF Advisory Committee

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