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4.4.09

View as a PDF: How Much Does it Cost to Water this Tree? By: Adam Flett, Department of Forest Resources Extension and Outreach, University of Minnesota Technical Advisors: Gary Johnson, Department... Read More »

4.4.08

In addition to limited access to cost-sharing, owners of smaller parcels can be faced with significant forest management challenges. Windstorms, insect outbreaks, and diseases can affect woodlands regardless of... Read More »

4.4.08

It doesn't take much land to have fun in the woods. This page has a few ideas to get the family outside in your woods. In addition... Read More »

4.4.08

The high fixed costs associated with managing small parcels can be spread out across more parcels if you’re able to coordinate your forest stewardship activities with nearby woodland owners. ... Read More »

4.29.07

Oak wilt on red oak. J. O'Brien photo, forestryimages.orgFoliage diseases my cause conifer needles to turn yellow or brown or drop prematurely. Hardwood leaves may develop yellow, brown, or black spots. These diseases weaken trees by reducing the... Read More »

4.29.07

Fungal growth on birch: Jim Frazier photoForest health is affected by insect outbreaks, diseases, invasive species, regeneration, fire ecology, natural disturbance, and many other factors. Not all insects and diseases are bad. Native insects and diseases are... Read More »

4.29.07

Crown fire. MNICS image.Forest fires are classified as surface, crown, or ground fires based on their manner of spread. Most forest fires in the Midwest are surface fires. They burn only the... Read More »

4.29.07

A variety of cost-share programs are available from year to year for woodland owners. These programs can help defray the costs of wildlife habitat improvement, soil erosion mitigation, tree... Read More »

4.29.07

There are a variety of different kinds of classes available to woodland owners. These classes cover topics from forest ecology to general forest stewardship planning to the nuts and... Read More »

4.29.07

Information about organizations serving Minnesota woodland owners: Minnesota DNR Division of Forestry, Minnesota Forestry Association, Minnesota Association of Consulting Foresters, Minnesota Logger Education Program, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Natural... Read More »
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