We would like to shout out our platinum sponsors for the 2026 Wisconsin-Minnesota Prescribed Fire Conference, who have done the absolute most to advance prescribed fire efforts in Wisconsin and beyond. Thank you to the following organizations:
Adaptive Restoration – Adaptive Restoration LLC offers professional, science-based ecological restoration, forestry and land management services. We provide expertise and experience in restoration and prescribed burn plan writing, burn implementation, and fire effects monitoring. We have experience conducting burns in rural, residential, urban and natural areas, including prairies, savannas, wetlands, farms and research sites. Our burn crew is NWCG-trained and fully insured, and we provide all necessary equipment, signage, personnel and planning to conduct your burn safely and efficiently.
Diversity Landworks – Since 2013 Diversity Landworks has been providing land management services for private, public and non-profit lands in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Based in Southeastern Minnesota, our work has focused on native ecosystem support in prairies, savannas, hard and softwood forests. While implementing conventional invasive species management practices, innovation has been our focus to address root issues of ecosystem degradation.
Good Oak Ecological Services – Good Oak Ecological Services is proud to be a Champion Organization and platinum sponsor of the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Council! Through our work we strive to reintroduce fire to many of our project sites as it is crucial to the long term success of the native communities we manage. We work to restore native plant communities throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois by providing ecological restoration and native landscaping services to a diverse group of clients. You can reach us at info@goodoak.com or (608) 209-0607.
Joint Fire Science Program – The JFSP delivers wildland fire science to help managers make informed, on-the-ground decisions. Since 1998, JFSP has supported applied research that tackles real-world challenges— from understanding fire behavior and ecosystem recovery to improving community preparedness and firefighter safety.
Lake States Fire Science Consortium – The Lake States Fire Science Consortium is a network of fire managers and scientists interested in the fire-dependent forest ecosystems of the Lake States region.
Native Resource Preservation – Prescribed burns mean all hands-on deck for us at NRP. We bring a high level of skill and attention to detail to ensure that every prescribed burn is conducted safely and effectively. Our burn bosses have combined 300+ burns and 15,000+ acres worth of experience under their belts, bringing skilled leadership and oversight. Plus, our crews have burned everywhere–prairies, forests, private property, urban parks, park reserves, cities, along farm fields, and even in backyards. Wherever fire is needed, we have the skill and experience to deliver it safely. Whether you have 1 acre or 100 acres, you can be assured that we will handle the job safely and effectively.
Quercus Land Stewardship Services – For over 20 years, the primary mission at Quercus has been to improve ecosystem health throughout the Upper Midwest. We provide expert services to meet sound ecological objectives in conservation planning, remnant area preservation, timber stand improvement, and prairie reconstruction. Our services include prescribed burning, controlling invasive plant species, removing unwanted trees and brush, and establishing native vegetation. All employees are ecological restoration professionals – certified, licensed, and insured in wildland fire, chainsaw operation, truck/atv operation, and herbicide application. Please contact us at QuercusLandStewardship.com for more information or project estimates.
Red Rock Fire – Red Rock Fire is a trusted leader in prescribed burning and wildfire suppression – delivering safe, effective fire solutions across diverse landscapes. As part of MNL, an ecological restoration company, Red Rock Fire combines highly trained fire professionals with science-based planning to reduce hazardous fuels, restore fire-adapted ecosystems, and support wildfire response efforts. Backed by integrated restoration capabilities – including vegetation management, grazing, construction, wetland services, and native seed and plant production – Red Rock Fire provides comprehensive, end-to-end solutions with a focus on safety and ecological impact.
The Nature Conservancy – The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we work in 76 countries and territories to create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. In Wisconsin, we have worked with members and donors, landowners, business, public agencies, and communities to conserve more than 244,231 acres in some of Wisconsin’s most beloved and ecologically significant landscapes, including the Baraboo Hills, the Door Peninsula and the forests and wild lakes in the Northwoods. Learn more at www.nature.org/wisconsin
The Prairie Enthusiasts – The Prairie Enthusiasts seek to ensure the perpetuation and recovery of prairie, oak savanna, and other associated ecosystems of the Upper Midwest through protection, management, restoration, and education. In doing so, we strive to work openly and cooperatively with private landowners and other private and public conservation groups. A critical land management practice is prescribed burning, which we do on lands we own and private land that we manage, with a focus on remnant fire-dependent ecosystems. Our burn program, along with other restoration activities, relies solely on enthusiastic trained volunteers to accomplish our goals.
UW-Platteville Department of Environmental Sciences and Society – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Department of Environmental Sciences and Society offers students an exciting curriculum, where they will develop an understanding of the world around them while building practical skills to prepare them for their future career. If you’re passionate about the environment, and desire to pursue a career path that meets your values and goals, we will provide you with the knowledge and skill you need to go where you want to go.
