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9.2.09

Thinning Minnesota conifer stands

Thinnings, or intermediate treatments, can improve the health, safety, and productivity of conifer plantations and natural stands.  In our new video, Minnesota DNR forester Art Widerstrom and discusses and how to... Read More »

7.23.09

Minnesota forest insect & disease updates

Just a quick post in case you missed it: The Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry has published the June 2009 Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter (PDF).  This is by far... Read More »

5.7.09

MDNR releases Spring 2009 MarketPlace Bulletin

The Minnesota DNR, Utilization and Marketing unit has released the spring 2009 edition of the MarketPlace Bulletin.  The main focus of this issue is the arrival of the emerald ash... Read More »

4.8.09

Arbor Month 2009: My Favorite Tree

Friday, April 24 marks the beginning of an entire month of celebrating trees.  For Arbor Month 2009, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking you to share a photo,... Read More »

2.10.09

New invasive species info from MNDNR

[It's been a busy morning!  I just received this notice from Sue Burks at MN DNR. -ed.] Just to let you know we have posted several pieces on the web for... Read More »

2.10.09

Minnesota's ash resource & markets

Keith Jacobson of the Minnesota DNR – Forestry Utilization & Marketing unit has just updated his brief overview of Minnesota’s ash resource and markets.  This just came out by email... Read More »

2.3.09

Minnesota DNR Marketplace newsletter

The Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry has just released the Winter 2008 issue of their excellent Marketplace Newsletter. The current issue includes articles about the economic situation and it’s relationship to... Read More »

11.20.08

Clarification of acreage eligibility for new 2c Managed Forest Lands class

Since implementation of Minnesota’s new 2c Managed Forest Lands tax classification, many questions have arisen about exactly what acres are eligible. I’m forwarding information from the Minnesota DNR and Department of... Read More »

11.20.08

MN DNR's Managing Forests for Today and Tomorrow videos

I just discovered two excellent videos by the Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry.  They’re a bit elementary (literally–they’re designed for 5th graders and up) but give a great overview of... Read More »

11.10.08

MN DNR celebrations one billionth seedling

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources celebrated an impressive milestone in October:  After 80 years, they’ve grown their one BILLIONTH tree seedling. The DNR’s nursery program serves a tremendously important role... Read More »
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