Find a Financial Assistance Program that Works for You!

Whether you’re interested in better habitat for wildlife, invasive species control, increasing regeneration, habitat improvement, brush control, economic return, or something else–your values can become a reality!

Randee Smith, the Wisconsin Young Forest Partnership Coordinator, works personally with DNR Foresters through My Wisconsin Woods, and can help you access federal and state financial assistance programs to help cover costs. There are also many other resources available, which she can discuss with you over the phone. Meet Randee!

When you chat, Randee will:

• Listen to your values and goals for the property–identify what YOU want.
• Discuss any ideas from your forester property visit. Randee is trained in natural resource management.
• Offer the appropriate financial assistance program for you. We are confident a program fits your needs!
• Give you time to mull it over–you have no obligation to participate in a program–this is about you.

In just 20 minutes, Randee will be able to determine, and offer, a number of financial assistance options for you. Following your conversation, you will feel ready to take the next steps in applying for financial assistance.

Interested? Sign up for a time to chat below!

Meet Randee Smith

Randee Smith grew up in lower Michigan, but knew she belonged in the Northwoods. She moved north to obtain her Ecology degree at Michigan Technological University. Her field experiences researching Golden-winged Warbler genetics and determining songbird response to young forest habitat management techniques led her to her current role of Coordinator for the Wisconsin Young Forest Partnership where she has been assisting landowners with their properties for 5 years utilizing cost-share programs. On her off time, Randee enjoys spending time on her hobby farm, bird hunting with her pup Kimber, and exploring the Northwoods.