• Provides a long-term, sustainable yield of forest resources from state forest lands; improves the health and productivity of other public and private forest lands and community forest lands; and protects life, property, and natural resources from wildfires.
• Promotes the conservation, enjoyment, and use of Minnesota's forest.
• Learn about biomass, as a renewable energy source. It's more than just good for the environment. Go to DNR's Biomass program.
• Where do the forestry professionals go to to make informed decisions about where to invest in Minnesota's forests? Check out the Sustainable Timber Yield Analysis Report to find out. Full Story
• Planning a stay vacation? Check out Minnesota's 58 state forests by viewing the State Forest Recreation Guide and state forests Web pages. No vehicle permit required when visiting a state forest.
Attention trail users and hunters: Hours of operation restricted during firearms deer season
ATVs may only be operated before legal shooting time (one-half hour before sunrise), from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., and after legal shooting hours (one-half hour after sunset). This applies to all public and private lands; however landowners or persons authorized by landowners may operate ATVs on private property at any time. Full Story
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