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THE PROCESS

STORIES

BENEFITS

FOR WILD GAME &

Our rare Butterfly.

Hundreds of landowners in Wisconsin have already made a committment to restore the wildlife habitat on their land. Wisconsin needs you. The partnerships with private landowners are the key in sustaining Wisconsin’s unique natural resources. GET INVOLVED >>

 
 

OVERVIEW

of the project

The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program has teamed up with the Sand County Foundation to help you restore wildlife habitat on your land. This voluntary program works with private landowners one-on-one to restore wildlife habitat on working farms, forests and recreation land as a part of an effort to promote the habitat of the Karner blue butterfly and other wildlife.

THE KARNER BUTTERFLY

Wisconsin has the largest populations of Karner blue butterflies in the world. Unfortunately, this amazing butterfly is becoming extremely rare. We want to work with you to help this amazing creature and others that may follow in its path.

 

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BENEFITS

of prairie management

THE KARNER BUTTERFLY

Range wide Karner blue populations have declined 99%, and it has become very rare. Your help is vital in the effort to support this delicate creature.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Up to 100% financial assistance may be available to help in restoring your land into a beautiful space to support wildife in many forms.

PRESERVE WILD GAME

Prairie restoration has greatly benefited the survival of the white tail deer, wild turkey, migratory birds, pheasants and other wildlife.

BEAUTIFY YOUR LAND

The planting of wild lupine and other attractive nectar flowers will bring a natural beauty to the land.

 

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REAL STORIES

from our partners

 
 
 
 
 

A BLANK CANVAS

for prairie restoration

FROM BARE TO BEAUTIFUL

Franz from Waushara County decided to restore his land. After meeting with a biologist once, he decided to expand the acreage on the agreement to include more of his property. Areas like this are ideally suited for the prairie management plan.

This will be best for the area and will have a more positive impact on the environment."

 

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THE PROCESS

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INITIAL CONFERENCE

A biologist will listen to the description of and goals for your land. Suggestions for wildlife habitat improvements will be made. If agreeable, a site visit will be scheduled.

THE FIRST VISIT

During a site visit, plants and animals are identified and a more detailed discussion of the proposed restoration and protection usually occurs around the kitchen table.

A MANAGEMENT PLAN

After carefully listening to you and visiting the land, the biologist will develop a management plan to accomplish the agreed upon habitat improvements.

THE FOLLOW-THROUGH

The biologist will continue to work with you to implement the plan, hire contractors, purchase materials, and monitor the success of the restoration. Dollar for dollar cost share is sought on a project by project basis. Up to 100% financial assistance may be available.

 

A TYPICAL PLAN

for prairie restoration

"The biologist has been invaluable in creating a prarie management plan."

 

PLANTING WILD LUPINE

that host the larvae for the Karner blue butterfly.

PLANTING NECTAR FLOWERS

to improve the habitat for the butterfly and attract and sustain wildlife.

RESTORING THE SAVANNA

with oak trees, pine barrens, and prairie habitats.

 
 

CREATING CORRIDORS

to connect isolated local butterfly populations and promote dispersal.

MODIFYING LAND MANAGEMENT

to benefit wildlife by timing mowing, prescribed fire and timber harvesting.

CONTROLLING INVASIVE SPECIES

to ensure a healthy prairie for all plants and wildlife.

 
 

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ELIGIBILITY

are you eligible?

 
 

DO YOU OWN PROPERTY WITHIN THE KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY RANGE?

If so, you can participate in the prairie restoration process with help from a biologist. Even if you don't own land, you can help by sharing this story.

 

DOES YOUR PROPERTY HAVE DRY, SANDY SOILS?

This is the perfect soil to plant the trees and flowers that support the Karner blue butterfly and other rare wildlife. Your biologist will find what fits best on your land.

 
 

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what you can do to help

 
 

PARTICIPATE

If you’re eligible, you can participate in prairie restoration on your land. Simply contact us to get involved. Call (608) 221-1206 - ext. 10 or email help@helpyourhabitat.org.

SPREAD THE WORD

Do you know someone who may be eligible? Even if you don’t, spreading the word can help too. Simply share this page with as many people as you can!

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INVOLVE THE KIDS!

Read the Story Together

The Return of the Karner Blue Butterflies is a free book that you can read with your children or students to teach them about the remarkable life of the Karner Blue Butterfly.

Download the Book (PDF)

Download the Lesson Plans (PDF)

CONTACT US

if you are eligible!

(608) 221-1206 - extension 10
4511 Helgesen Drive - Madison, WI 53718
help@helpyourhabitat.org
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