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Here you will find information on training, news & resources, and a directory of logging professionals. MLEP is a private non-profit educational corporation established to assist logging business owners meet the ever-challenging demands of their profession.

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MN DNR

MN DNR Releases 2023 Forest Resouce Report

This report is compiled annually by the Forest Biometrician and Utilization and Marketing Program staff of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Forestry Division. The report answers frequently asked questions ranging from current conditions and trends to industrial utilization of Minnesota’s forest resources. Foresters, natural resource managers, planners, forest industry, and forest policy makers will find items of interest

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LAL

29th Annual Log A Load For Kids Golf Tournament

Friday, September 5 | Pokegama Golf Course | Grand Rapids

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SIC

Whitefish Creek Enterprises Named 2025 Minnesota Logger of the Year

Whitefish Creek Enterprises, Inc. of Baudette has been named the 2025 Minnesota Logger of the Year by the Minnesota Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Implementation Committee (MN SIC). The award was presented to Brady Hasbargen at the Minnesota Logger Education Program (MLEP) conference held in Bemidji in April.

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MFI

Minnesota Forest Industries New Staff

Minnesota Forest Industries (MFI) is pleased to announce Matt Widen as it's Forest Management Advocate.

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