MN Forests

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.

The USDA allowed emergency actions on millions of acres of national forest land, including the Superior and Chippewa, pointing to fire risk, forest health and timber needs.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture said it was relying on federal funding for proposed spongy moth management around Grand Rapids, Cloquet and the Fond du Lac Reservation.

Michael Snyder, author of "Woods Whys," joined the KAXE Morning Show to talk about his book and give his insights on our nation’s forests.

The public can attend the open house to discuss the future of motorized and non-motorized trails in the state forest in Aitkin County and share feedback on planning.

President of the Minnesota Forestry Association Brian Huberty joined the KAXE Morning Show as part of the "Minnesota Forest History” series, produced by Mark Jacobs.