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Management/Company Resources

MN DNR Maps - This site offers aerial photos of Minnesota, "Landview"- which allows you to create custom maps along with options of layering roads, lakes, rivers, and historical air photos.

MyMinnesotaWoods.org Maps & Air Photos page - Links to many mapping options, and also provides online tutorials on using them.

MLEP Company Safety & Health Policy Plan - Use this document to create a safety plan for your logging business.

Property Tax / Ownership Verification Contact Information

Upcoming DNR Timber Sales

DNR Timber Sale Calendar

MN DOLI Safety Grant Information and Application

Endangered & Threatened Species and Cultural Resources Inquiries

Sample Timber Sale Contract 1- From University of MN Forest Resources Extension

Sample Timber Sale Contract 2 - From Michigan State University

Minnesota Special Forest Products Harvest-To-Market Directory - This directory was prepared to better connect the harvesters and the purchasers of Special Forest Products. These products are seeds, burls, herbs, berries, and other (non-timber) raw materials that are gathered from Minnesota’s forests and adjacent lands.The current directory is now been updated by the Minnesota DNR in partnership with University of Minnesota Extension and the Onanegozie RC&D.

Minnesota County Land Department Personnel List - A directory of several counties' land department contact information and personnel. Compiled by Charlie Blinn of the University of MN Dept. of Forest Resources

Publications

Sustainable Forestry Landowner's Manual - Link to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®)'s landowner manual, which will provide you with the resources you need for a successful timber sale experience.  The manual includes information on how to manage your land to attract wildlife, management guidelines to consider when harvesting timber, the elements of a good timber sale contract, choosing a quality logger, and how the Sustainable Forestry Incentive Act can relieve some landowner's tax obligations.

Minnesota's Forest Invaders: A Guide to Invasive Species - This manual gives you an overview of some invasive species threatening Minnesota forests and introduces responsible forest practices you can use to manage invasive species on your land.

Sustaining Minnesota's Resources - Voluntary Forest Management Guidelines - (a.k.a. "The Gold Book") containing the forest management guidelines and the recently added biomass harvesting guidelines. Note: very large .pdf document - hard copies can be obtained from the Minnesota Forest Resources Council (MFRC) at (651) 603-0109.

Wetland Information Guide - This publication from St. Louis County Planning and Development covers the definition of what a wetland is; the many different types of wetland classifications; their functions, values and and benefits; and where to find assistance.

Temporary Stream & Wetland Crossing Options for Forest Management - This publication from the USDA and the USFS outlines a multitude of stream and wetland crossing options. By Charles R. Blinn, Rick Dahlman, Lola Hislop, and Michael A. Thompson.

Temporary Stream, Wetland & Soft Soil Crossings - This publication from the Minnesota Erosion Control Agency outlines planning, options, and additional considerations when considering and implementing stream and wetland crossings.

Minnesota Forest Resource Assessment June 2010 - Important facts, information, trends and conditions about Minnesota’s Forests.

Minnesota Forest Resource Strategies June 2010 - Positioning the State of Minnesota
for Forest Resources Sustainability 2010-2015.

Property Tax Relief for Forest Landowners

Public Stumpage Review - 2009 -This report contains average stumpage prices received by all Minnesota public agencies in 2008 for the following product classifications: sawtimber, bolts, pulpwood, and fuelwood. Information presented may be useful for determining the total volume and value of stumpage sold and for comparing relative volumes and values of sawtimber and pulpwood sold during the reporting period by public agencies in Minnesota.

Lumber Market - Status and Trends - Dr. Henry Spelter, an economist with the USFS Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin provides a monthly analysis of softwood lumber trends.

Minnesota Woody Biomass Utilization Report - Minnesota DNR Forest Product Utilization and Marketing staff has gathered information via a survey on the current utilization of woody biomass for heat and/or energy production.

Minnesota Woody Biomass Facility Directory - From the Minnesota DNR. Facilities that utilize woody biomass were surveyed in 2008 to determine the volume of wood use and to develop a marketing directory.

Minnesota's Forest Resources - This annual DNR report contains answers to frequently asked questions about Minnesota's forest resources such as current conditions and trends in forest resources, and forest resource industrial use.

Assessment of Logger Education Programs Across the U.S. - From the Journal of Forestry Oct./Nov. 2007. By Brooke K. Haworth, Charles R. Blinn, & David T. Chura. This published article summarizes research that was funded through a grant from the Blandin Foundation.

The Market Place Newsletter - The newsletter from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Minnesota's forest industry. It contains regular updates on timber, products, equipment, and services. Current and back issues available here.

MN DNR Market Outlook - Market update from MN DNR Forest Economist Don Deckard.

News & Alerts

Seasonal Load Limits - The latest seasonal load limits from MNDOT. You can also subscribe to email updates.

Forestry & Industry Related Organizations

Other Links

Minnesota County Government Sites - Links to Minnesota county websites
University of Minnesota Duluth Center for Economic Development
Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)