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FEBRUARY 2016 FEATURES
Notes and tips for woodland stewardship in Minnesota's forests
Join the Forest Pest First Detector network:
register now for upcoming trainings
We're building a network of Forest Pest First Detectors to help identify new outbreaks of emerald ash borer and other invasive pests. Come to our workshops to learn about Minnesota forest and tree pests. Workshops are planned for February in Marine on St. Croix, Mankato, Carlton, and Fergus Falls.
Webinar: Silviculture for non-foresters
Join us online January 26
Ecologists, wildlife managers, and others are increasingly invited to comment on proposed silvicultural treatments, particularly on public lands. If these situations make you scratch your head, this session is for you. Join us over the lunch hour for a practical review of common silvicultural strategies in Minnesota and the theory that informs them.
Click here to learn more and register to attend online or in person at one of our broadcast locations throughout the state.
Feeling the Heat: Helping Our Forests & Creatures Keep Up with Change
Change. Minnesota's landscape has always seen change, from being glaciated 10,000 years ago to alterations in species composition in the years that followed. Read more from this post by Jodie Provost from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Planting seedlings in the spring? Order them now!
Now is the time to start thinking about ordering seedlings for spring planting. Contact a local supplier or the state forest nursery to get your seedling orders in for April/May delivery. Still wondering which trees to plant? Check out our recommendations for trees to plant in Minnesota by region.
Join the Minnesota Phenology Network in Finland, MN
The gathering of this year's Minnesota Phenology Network (Feb. 12-14) focuses on the current mild winter and El Niño effects on plants and animals. Learn about phenology, animal tracking, and mountain lions from experts in these fields. Take advantage of numerous hikes and educational sessions on topics ranging from Lake Superior's natural history to exploring moose and lynx habitat. Click here to learn more.
The Minnesota Master Woodland Owner program: coming soon!
Are you a landowner in Minnesota and want to learn more about woodland stewardship? The UMN Extension Forestry team has been busy this winter planning a new landowner education program set to roll out in spring 2016. We will use a blend of face-to-face workshops and online courses that allow you to learn alongside fellow forest landowners just like you. Click here to be added to our list to keep posted on updates about our new program.
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