MN Forests

Radovich will serve the Council as the forest products industry representative. The 17-member body aims to coordinate diverse forest interests in managing the state's timber stands.

They are also the only native Minnesota birds in the "perching duck" tribe, which is distinguished by their long, clawed toes — perfect for perching in trees.

Fresh wounds on Minnesota's oak trees in warmer seasons increase the risk of spreading oak wilt, an invasive fungal disease deadly to all the state's oak species.

The stated goal of the series is to help landowners create healthy, resilient forests, even after severe weather events.

State and federal agencies are partnering for a biological control effort to slow the spread of invasive emerald ash borer in the Chippewa National Forest.

Mike Lynch, Forest Stewards Guild region director, discusses the recently completed "Forestry for Minnesota Birds" project. This is part of the "Bird Decline" series.

The herbicide will prepare 15 sites across Northern Minnesota for reforestation work.

Brian Schwingle, MN DNR forest health program coordinator, discusses how invasive species impact wildfires. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

The MN Department of Agriculture will treat 24 sites in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine and St. Louis counties with nontoxic spray to slow the spread of the destructive pest.

The Conservation Fund and Northern Waters Land Trust said the deal, years in the making, covers more 8,200 acres across nine counties between Walker and Duluth.