Ecological assistance for Minnesota communities

Whether you are a resource manager, a local government official, a concerned citizen, or a community leader, it is important to understand how local ecosystems are impacted by everyday decisions. Regional (Plant) Ecologists can help by providing information about the original vegetation, existing native plant communities, and native rare plants and animals in your area. This information can inform stewardship of public and private lands, parks and open space planning, and comprehensive planning.

Trainings postponed until summer 2022

Kinds of services and information

• Access to electronic GIS data with rare features locations
• Hard-copy printouts and maps with information about native plant communities, rare plants and animals, and other natural features
• Assistance in drafting open space and comprehensive plans
• Presentations, workshops, and field trips
• Referrals to other natural resource professionals with special expertise
• Information about grants and other financial assistance
• Training for DNR staff and others in native plant community classification and management options
• Technical assistance for forests, prairies and wetlands
• Training for DNR staff and others in the use of rare features data
• Maps of original vegetation

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Areas included in this program