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DID YOU KNOW…? There’s a Minnesota Women’s Woodland Network (MNWWN) that “provides the opportunity to recognize and enhance the role of women in woodland management”…whether they own land themselves, inherit or purchase land in the future, or are simply interested in supporting…
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The Minnesota Forestry Association has a “Boots on the Ground” program available in 55 Minnesota counties. Woodland owners in eligible counties can get a two-hour visit from a professional forester for just $50! Download an application to get boots on YOUR ground!
Read moreWhy Managed Timber has its Charms “For many recreational buyers, timber value is often a bonus…”
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“Poison ivy is just a minor peril that comes with the territory of the outdoor experience. Don’t let it keep you from pursuing what you love…” Don’t let poison ivy ruin your outdoor experiences
Read moreDID YOU KNOW the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has learn-to-hunt programs for adults who want to learn to hunt but don’t know where to begin? Click HERE to read about one woman’s experience as an inaugural member of the Minnesota…
Read moreDon’t Guess – Calculate Acreage Using Your GPS or Smart Phone
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Brainerd paper mill started in 1898 by Northwest Paper Company (now Potlatch) The paper mill in Brainerd was started by Northwest Paper Company (now Potlatch) in 1898. Although the paper mill is no longer owned by Potlatch, Potlatch Corporation is…
Read moreAgroforestry is a management approach that intentionally combines agriculture and forestry to create more sustainable land-use systems. Because of agroforestry’s ability to enhance productivity, bring environmental benefits, and increase profitability, it is catching on among farmers, ranchers, and forest owners…
Read morePheasants Forever announces the completion of 12 land purchase projects in eight Minnesota counties with the help of grants recommended by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The properties, totaling 1,820 acres, are now permanently protected for wildlife, and will be…
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The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting “environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests.” FSC sets high standards that ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and…
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