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JANUARY 2015 FEATURES
Notes and tips for woodland stewardship in Minnesota's forests

2014 Tax Tips for Forest Landowners
As a forest owner, understanding tax law is an important part of owning and managing timber, participating in forest stewardship activities, and complying with tax law. The USDA Forest Service-Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry recently compiled a handy document that documents changes to forest tax law as of December 2014. Click here to get the 2014 Tax Tips for Forest Landowners (PDF).
Where to start with property taxes?
Understanding and enrolling in a property tax program in Minnesota may take some careful consideration and research. Click here to view our resources at MyMinnesotaWoods, including information on tax classifications and rates, the Sustainable Forests Incentive Act, and how to get assistance with forest management practices.
January webinar: Updates on forest management certification standards
Forests have been certified for both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standards. Both programs are anticipated to announce changes soon. Join us on January 20 as Kathryn Fernholz from Dovetail Partners, Inc. presents this webinar hosted by UMN Extension and the Sustainable Forest Education Cooperative.  Click here for more info.
New year, new quarantines on invasive species
2014 concluded with a lot of activity in the area of invasive species and forest health in Minnesota. Specifically, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture instituted a statewide quarantine for the mountain pine beetle and emerald ash borer was confirmed in Dakota County. Click here to learn more.
What's in your woods in January?
Itasca County Extension Educator Julie Miedtke provides a monthly calendar of things to look for and enjoy in Minnesota's woods. Click here to find out what's happening in Minnesota's woods in January.
How do trees survive the winter?
Ever wonder exactly how trees survive the cold weather? Check out this short video from MinuteEarth to find out exactly how they do it.
IN THE NEWS
  • Nature's ambassadors: The University of Minnesota Extension's Master Naturalist program trains outdoor volunteers: http://strib.mn/1EPzIYd 
  • EAB in Dakota County: University of Minnesota Extension's Jeff Hahn on how to minimize its spread: http://z.umn.edu/s0j 
  • Minnesota Harvester Handbook: Guiding enthusiasts to natural resources: http://z.umn.edu/rnd  
  • Meet a forest landowner: Peggy Meseroll and family recently established a forest management plan: http://bit.ly/1KvIxH1  
  • Forest products: How competitive is Minnesota's forest products industry? Insights from a new report: http://bit.ly/1xUwlKP 
  • Forest ownership: Private forest owners are aging and their parcel sizes are shrinking, according to a new report: http://yhoo.it/1xQ2XF9

More MN woodland news 
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Updates on the FSC and SFI forest certification standards (Online) Jan 20, 2015
  • Minnesota's forest health: recent survey and monitoring results (Online) Feb 17, 2015 
  • Mark your calendar! Gathering Partners in Natural Resources Conference (Grand Rapids, MN) May 15-17, 2015

 
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