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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.
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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.
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Emerald ash borer is now confirmed in Jackson County and a new portion of Lake County, with 53 of Minnesota's 87 counties having known infestations.
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Mike North, a wildlife biologist at the Minnesota DNR, discusses the role of woodpeckers in the ecosystem and how foresters and landowners can keep these populations healthy.
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The March edition of the Local Forest History series focused on Minnesota wildlife in the twenty-first century: our featured expert was Blane Klemek. Local Forest History is produced by Mark Jacobs.
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Dave Bubser explains the forest certification process: how forests become certified, the sustainability standards involved and how they help consumers buy responsibly. The "Local Forest History" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issues quarantines for all areas known to have emerald ash borers to reduce the risk of further spreading the tree-killing insect.
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Patty Thielen of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources discusses the current state of Minnesota forests and unique aspects of forestry in Minnesota. The "Local Forest History" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.
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The agriculture department also noted confirmations in Kanabec County for the first time and more of the insect found in Isanti County. There are now 47 counties with emerald ash borers.
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Dennis Kepler of the Minnesota DNR discusses how forests have changed in 40 years and how LIDAR, a type of remote imaging using lasers, is used to study forests.