• Fire is a natural part of our environment. Yet, with more people living near wildlands, there is a greater chance of loss of life, property and damage to natural resources.
• The Division of Forestry provides wildfire protection on nearly 17 million acres of Minnesota's forest land, manages the use of prescribed fire, and actively prevents wildfires and wildfire-related damage to property.
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• Burning restrictions take effect March 26 for much of central and northern Minnesota. More information
• Windstorms on July 1 and July 19 swept across Pine County, damaging 95,150 acres in St. Croix State Park and Chengwatana, Nemadji, and St. Croix state forests. Salvage (or harvesting) operation are currently taking place. More information
• New to camping and don't know how to make a campfire. Or maybe you've just never had much success in making one. Listen to making a perfect campfire podcast (1 MB) to find out more. script Remember only you can prevent wildfires.
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