This page provides an annotated list of organizations that serve private woodland owners, or are otherwise active in forestry. For errors or omissions, contact esagor(at)umn.edu.

Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry. DNR Foresters offer a number of services to private woodland owners, including development of free Forest Stewardship Plans. In most cases, your local DNR Forestry area office should be your first call for woodland advice.

Minnesota Forestry Association. MFA is a membership-based woodland owner organization. MFA is active in woodland owner education, legislative advocacy, and numerous other activities. MFA serves Minnesota's woodland owners by promoting stewardship of all forest resources.

Minnesota Association of Consulting Foresters. MACF was organized by experienced consultants in 1981 to maintain the professional standards of private forestry work. Membership and participation in the Association demonstrate the continuing desire for up-to-date information and techniques, promote the best interests of clients, and strengthen the professional capabilities of the member. Professional foresters who work for YOU!

University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension. Forest Resources Extension & Outreach is committed to delivering high-quality educational programs and information to Minnesota citizens, communities and natural resource professionals. Contact our office if you have questions regarding tree/forest health and management.

Minnesota Logger Education Program. MLEP was initiated in 1995 to provide direct responsive professional assistance to Minnesota's logging community through progressive support and implementation of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). MLEP offers continuing education and training to member loggers. Setting the standard in logging professionalism.

Soil & Water Conservation Districts. SWCDs fill the crucial niche of providing land and water conservation services to owners of private lands. Managing private lands in a way that promotes a sound economy and sustains and enhances natural resources is key to Minnesota's environmental health. Private landowners trust SWCDs to provide needed technology, funding and educational services because they are established in each community, governed by local leaders and focused on conservation of local soil and water resources.

Natural Resource Conservation Service. NRCS (originally called the Soil Conservation Service) employees provide technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer's specific needs. We provide financial assistance for many conservation activities. Participation in our programs is voluntary.

Minnesota Forest Industries. MFI is an association representing the state's forest products companies. MFI encourages conservation, proper forest management and industry development that fosters sound environmental stewardship, multiple use of timber lands and long-term timber supply.


This list is a work in progress. To report errors or omissions, contact esagor(at)umn.edu.