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minnesota forests: Forest Types
Aspen-Birch Black Spruce Black Walnut Bottomland Hardwoods
Eastern White Pine Jack Pine Northern Hardwoods Oak-hickory
Northern white-cedar Red (Norway) Pine Spruce-Fir Tamarack
Click the links above to read about Minnesota’s different forest types.

 This section contains information about some of the most common forest types in Minnesota. This information originally appeared in the Extension publication called “Woodland Stewardship: A Practical Guide for Midwestern Landowners.” This publication is currently out of print and in revision.
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