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Walks in the Old Woods

(Minnesota Conservation Volunteer article)

graphic of grass blades

Old growth forests

Learn about old-growth forests

  • What is an old-growth forest?
  • Types of old-growth forests
  • Importance of old-growth forests
  • Survival of old-growth forests
  • Visit an old-growth forest

Taking care of old-growth forests

  • DNR old-growth forest policy - goals and results
  • Managing old-growth forests


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