Active stewardship of forests is critical for creating healthy, sustainable ecosystems. This chapter covers the qualities and benefits of health forests as well as a range of management opportunities and challenges.
Grasslands and meadows are important habitat for pollinators, grassland birds, and other wildlife. However, a decrease in disturbances that historically perpetuated these ecoystems has resulted in a decline of grasslands and meadows. Careful management can sustain and improve these habitats.
Clean water resources are critical to the health of plant communities, wildlife, and people. It is also important for supporting recreation. Stewardship of waterways and surrounding areas can protect and improve water resources.