Many different species require large blocks of habitat for their survival.  The canada yew, white cedar, hemlock, certain orchids, wood turtles, and warblers and other tropical birds are a few of the plants and animals that thrive in a deep, diverse forest habitat.

Forest fragmentation makes management of land practices more difficult.  Dozens or hundreds of small landowners may have different and competing goals for use of their parcels.  Recreational uses, from trails to hunting, face future complicated challenges as forest blocks shrink.  Tourism dollars could also decline in communities that depend on visitors who enjoy their natural resources. The Wisconsin Stewardship Network will work to slow forest fragmentation.