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MyMinnesotaWoods.org. Your source for woodland stewardship advice.
February
2008
Upcoming events:

Intergenerational Land Transfer (TONIGHT)
Duluth, Feb. 12 & March 6

Forest History & Ecology (TONIGHT)Winona, Feb. 12

 Enhancing biodiversity on family forest lands
 Any computer w/ high-speed internet connection, Feb. 20

Climate Change: Evidence, Implications, and Potential Consequences in Minnesota
Grand Rapids, Feb. 20

Firewood Restrictions: The Burning Issue Grand Rapids,
Feb. 20 or March 6

Invasive Species Control and Management St. Cloud, Feb. 21

Chainsaw Safety
Duluth, Feb. 23

Nuts and Bolts of Timber Sales New Ulm, Feb. 26

How to Teach Forestry To Kids workshop
Rochester, Feb. 27(pdf)

Energy-Saving Landscapes
Brainerd, Feb. 28

Maple Syrup Clinic
Mora, March 1 or
Owatonna, March 3

Poem of the month

Thin Ice by Gary Snyder
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Pointer Positive impact forestry
walk in the woods
Grow big trees faster.  Focus growing space on  your preferred  species.  Protect water quality.  Read more about how active, sustainable management can benefit your woods.


Pointer Forest health update
My Minnesota Woods: Your source for Woodland Stewardship Advice
What insect and disease issues are coming up?  Learn more in MN DNR's January Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter about emerald ash borer surveys, the role of firewood, and other current issues.
Pointer Featured link: New Minnesota Forest Industries website
Minnesota Forest Industries LogoMinnesota Forest Industries  has completely overhauled its web site.  The site includes a number of new features such as current news stories.  You can check it out at: http://www.minnesotaforests.com


Pointer Intergenerational Land Transfer
Walking in the woodsThinking about the legacy you'll leave on the land?  The first of five offerings of the  new Woodland Advisor Intergenerational Land Transfer class began this month.  Learn more.
 
Pointer Featured forest type: northern white-cedar
northern white cedarThis month's featured forest type is northern white-cedar. Read more about wildlife habitat, growing conditions,  regeneration, and pests characteristic of this forest type.
Pointer MN DNR MarketPlace Bulletin
the market placeThe DNR Utilization & Marketing unit has released a new MarketPlace Bulletin. The current issue reports on changing wood products markets, woody biomass, and as always has an excellent classified ad list.  Read more.

 
Pointer Questions and Answers
Girdled treeShare your experience or get answers to your burning questions? Post and reply on our discussion board! Read recent questions and answers about removing unwanted trees, ash decline, pine advice, getting started with woodland stewardship and more.


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