"Family forest landowners manage a significant percentage of the forestland in the Upper Midwest. We collaborate with landowners, forestry cooperatives and conservation organizations to ensure sustainable management for these lands. Our challenge is to make responsible forestry work for private landowners and their communities." Don Arnosti We promote responsible forest management by encouraging the long-term health and prosperity of small, privately owned woodlots, their owners and their communities. Woody Biomass Project Umbrella Certification System Local Markets in the Coulee Region Community Forestry Connections: Our quarterly newsletter with program updates and project information. Summer 2007 | PDF Minnesota Forests Take Big First Step: Commentary on the certification of Minnesota’s state forests. February 2, 2006 | Don Arnosti and Katie Marshall | PDF Balancing Ecology and Economics: A Start-up Guide for Forest Owner Cooperation: How to work together for healthy forests, economies and communities. PDF Dec. 18: DNR Awarded Responsible Forestry Certification for Family Forests (Wis.) Dec. 18: Private forest owners struggle to keep ahead of the curve (Ore.) Dec. 18: Environmental group seeks to add whitebark pine tree to endangered species list Dec. 18: Acorn Watchers Wonder What Happened to Crop (Washington DC) Have a question or comment about Forestry's work? Drop us a line! |
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