Looking for our woodland owner survey?
We recently invited some owners of woodland in Itasca, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard and Beltrami counties to complete a brief online survey. If you received a survey invitation letter from us, please click this link to complete the survey. You will need the 4-digit access code from your letter.
Questions? Text, call or email Eli Sagor at 218-409-6115 or esagor@umn.edu.
If you did not receive a survey invitation from us, please disregard this message.
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Foresters use three main strategies when managing forests for future climate: Resistance, resilience and transition. Learn what these terms mean and how to apply these approaches in your woodland.
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Find climate-resilient, native trees and plants recommended for the Chippewa Plains and Pine Moraine-Outwash Plains.
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Minnesota forests are classified and identified through characteristics like climate and vegetation.
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iNaturalist is a great resource to learn about and record the species you may find while exploring your backyard woods.
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Time outside can reduce anxiety and build mindfulness as we notice nature around us. Take photos as you walk and share your images with others in our spring photo celebration.
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These native trees are likely to thrive in the Twin Cities' future climate while supporting the small critters that make up the foundation of our ecosystem.