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Woody Biomass Project

Energy from Wood?

Woody biomass is a renewable energy source that has the potential to offer ecological and economic benefits in the Upper Midwest. The University of Minnesota offered a series of workshops, Woody Biomass Harvesting and Utilization.

Lessons from Forest Biomass

BUG A new study by IATP finds that forest biomass harvests could reduce the cost of fire prevention while providing work for loggers and fuel for renewable energy.

Invasive species

A Threat to Healthy Ecosystems

Non-native invasive plant species pose serious threats to the health of forests by changing the composition and structure of natural forest communities and displacing native plants.

Identification and Management

CFRC’s guide: "Invasive Plant Species of Minnesota’s Forests."

Should I Use Pesticides?

For landowners and resource managers considering pesticide use in land management.

Forest Stewardship Council certification

Responsible Forest Management

The Forest Stewardship Council is a nonprofit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC sets high standards that ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable way.

FSC and Family Forests

The FSC Family Forests Alliance is a forum for communication, cooperation, and information sharing, where participants can pursue issues of common interest, learn from one another, and enlarge the community of landowners and small businesses practicing responsible forestry.

Local markets for wood products

Sourcing Sustainable Wood

The Sustainable Woods Network creates connections between responsible forestry practitioners and consumers looking for sustainable wood products.

Creating Local Partnerships

A CFRC pilot project—Ecologically-Based Forestry in the Coulee Region—connects landowners, loggers, and end users of wood products.