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Wood Lot

  • Prepare and plan

  • Plant trees or seedlings
  • Care and pruning
  • Storm damage and prevention
  • Harvest
  • Tree health
  • Tree diseases & pests

Tree Planting and Care

photo: 3 d image of trees Prepare and plan for tree planting

Remember before attempting any tree planting, look for over head lines and Call 811 or contact Gopher state one call before you dig. external link

Why plant trees?

  • Native woodland stewardship
  • Landscaping with native plants
  • Reasons to plant trees
  • Tree planting for energy conservation

What you need to know before purchasing your tree:

  • Beyond the Suburbs- for landowners 1-20 acres
  • Choosing the right tree or shrub
  • Firewise landscape
  • Minnesota native trees and shrubs I.D.
  • Prepare a management plan pdf
  • Recommended Trees for Minnesota by Region external link

Where to purchase native trees:

  • Native plant suppliers and landscapers in Minnesota
  • Minnesota State Forest Nurseries

What not to plant:

  • Invasive terrestrial plants
  • Invasive terrestrial animals

Developing your land for the market:

  • Grow and Collect Special Forest Products pdf
  • Generate Wood Products pdf
  • Is My Yard Tree Valuable as Timber? pdf
    • Twin Cities Sawmill & Dry Kiln Listing- 2009 pdf
  • Make a Master Plan pdf

Additional information:

  • Ash Management Guidelines for Private Forest Owners pdf
  • DNR Forest Stewardship Program
  • Family Forest Owner Toolbox external link
  • Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee external link
  • Minnesota Forest Resources Council external link
  • Minnesota Forest Industries external link
  • Minnesota Forestry Association external link
  • Minnesota Native Plant Society external link
  • My Minnesota Woods external link
  • Soil and Water Conservation Districts external link
  • State Forest Nurseries
  • U of M Extension external link
  • USDA Forest Service pubs external link
  • Woodland Advisor Program external link



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