Our Mission
Woodland Conservation Fund's mission is to pioneer innovative solutions for the conservation of forest ecosystems and the diverse wildlife they sustain. We collaborate closely with the US Forest Service to tackle the challenges posed by climate change, leveraging our expertise to develop strategies that safeguard these vital habitats. Through our commitment to studying adaptive silviculture methods, we strive to enhance the resilience of our forests to environmental stressors. Additionally, we play a crucial role in gathering essential data on high-risk fire zones and seeds from critical tree species, empowering informed decision-making to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of our forests throughout the Western United States.
Working with the Government Agencies
Working with the Government Agencies
Working with the Government Agencies
As our government resources have become overly stressed, combined with increases in climate change, we have witnessed a significant decline in the health of our National Forests. Our organization assists government agencies to fill in any of the gaps where needed. This includes the scientific research, development and deployment of solutions focused solely on forest conservation.
Deploying Solutions
Working with the Government Agencies
Working with the Government Agencies
Investing in forest health requires us to continuously work with agencies in the best ways to get solutions deployed in the field. By using innovative, and non-invasive methods, like stock animals, WCF is able to cover difficult and hard to navigate terrain, reaching areas that are otherwise inaccessible by more common means. It's essential to note that all programs adhere to the jurisdiction of each district, and are tailored to the needs of scientific researchers.
Research and Development and Education
Research and Development and Education
Research and Development and Education
By supplying essential data and seed samples to U.S. Forest Service researchers and scientists, we enhance their capacity to address critical issues. With a primary focus on adaptive silviculture, reforestation, and mitigating high fire risk areas, the Forest Service's efforts are monumental. WCF and its volunteers play a pivotal role in executing data and sample collection, thereby contributing vital components to the future health and success of our forests, expediting the accomplishment of the USFS mission.
Our Horses are Critical to our Mission
Research and Development and Education
Research and Development and Education
Our horses and mules deserve recognition for all they they do. Not only are they great companions, but they also help bring tools, research equipment, and people into the remote locations we work in. Additionally, they are able to transports a greater number of samples back to the nurseries and laboratories. As horses and mules leave little impact on our native wildlife, we have found that they allow us to operate even in the wildest areas with little notice. We value our animals and treat them as individuals, each with their own talents and skillsets.