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anna-dirkswagerThe University of Minnesota Extension will offer 7 web-based seminars, or “webinars” on woody biomass, in fall 2011.  While they do require access to an internet connection, webinars offer the... Read More »
Figure 1.  USDA plant hardiness zones.A critical factor in regeneration success often overlooked by woodland owners is the importance of planting seedling stock grown from the proper seed zone.  While seed zone certification is built... Read More »
Click to download the winter habitat for pheasants factsheet (PDF)Establishing good winter habitat for pheasants is often neglected until there is a devastating winter blizzard or ice storm, when it is too late to help the pheasant population.  When spring... Read More »
rectrailsUpdate:  The 2011 UMN Extension Woodland Webinar series is now over.  Complete recordings of all of this year’s presentations are linked below.  This year’s series was a big success, with... Read More »
biomass-staffpaper-figureThe growing interest and investment in forest biomass for energy production in Minnesota has created the need for accurate estimates of supply. This study, conducted by researchers at the Department... Read More »
biobaler image doubleIn March 2010 there will be two demonstrations of biobaler biomass harvesting equipment: March 12, 2010 from 10am-2pm northeast of Floodwood: Sponsored by  Laurentian Resource Conservation & Development.  Click to... Read More »
Some MyMinnesotaWoods readers may be interested in this early December, 2009 event: Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability Dec. 1-2, University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul... Read More »
NH_biomass_header_thumbUpdate October 19: This event has been rescheduled from October 21 to October 28, 2009.  The text below reflects the change. The University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center... Read More »
FLD imageI received the following announcement from Dean Current, University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources, today.  It may be of interest to loggers, natural resource professionals, and some woodland owners... Read More »
Presentations from the Spring 2009 workshops at 5 locations in... Read More »
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