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February 3, 2021

Extension Forestry needs assessment results

UMN Extension Forestry recently published its results from a survey of tree and woodland educational programs.

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February 3, 2021

Chaga - a delicious find in the winter woods

Chaga can be found on birch trees in forests across Minnesota and is prized for its medicinal uses.

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December 18, 2020

Minnesota family woodland owners rule!

Family woodland owners are some of Minnesota's greatest stewards of our forests.

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December 3, 2020

Reichenbach's leadership and innovation in forest sustainability

Reflecting on the career of Extension educator Mike Reichenbach.

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December 3, 2020

Can I get paid for the carbon in my woods?

Payments for carbon sequestration can diversify revenue streams for private woodland owners.

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November 7, 2020

How to identify deer browse in the woods

With deer hunting season well underway and many people in the woods, it's a great time to learn more about a deer's diet and how to identify deer browse.

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