Once a month, we'll bring you up to speed on what's important in the Minnesota woods.
Upcoming events:
How to use a GPS receiver: Duluth area, June 15
Choosing Our Future: Conservation-Based Development in MN: Collegeville, June 28
Managing White Pine on Your Forest: Duluth area, July 17
Maps & Airphotos
Learn how to access free airphotos of your property, or to order digital or hard copy versions. Or use DNR's Landview application to create customized maps of your area. Read more.
Get paid to manage your land!
If you plan to keep your land forested, you can receive an annual per-acre payment under Minnesota's Sustainable Forestry Incentive Act. If you own more than 20 acres and have (or obtain) an approved forest management plan, you may be eligible. Read more.
Reduce Your Wildfire Risk
After burning well over 75,000 acres, the Ham Lake fire has reminded many landowners about wildfire risk. Learn about steps you can take to reduce your vulnerability to wildfire. Read more.
Questions and answers
In late May, the discussion board logged its 2,000th view! Recent topics include dying birch trees, red pine defoliation, cutting aspen for wildlife & biomass, thinning red pine, and more. Read more or add your question!
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In the news:
Most private owners show little interest in timber harvests
Aitkin SWCD Forestry Program Now Certified
State's ash trees face mortal danger
(More news: Community Forestry Resource Center)
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