The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with Minnesota Forestry Association, will host a fall webinar series to support woodland owners and forestry professionals as they respond to recent summer storm damage in the Bemidji area. The goal of the series is to help landowners create healthy, resilient forests, even after severe weather events.
“These webinars are a chance for landowners to connect with experts and learn about resources available to help them recover from storm damage and manage their woods for the future,” said John Carlson, private forest management coordinator at the DNR. “We value the partnership with MFA and forestry professionals who bring this information to woodland owners across the state.”
The next webinar takes place from 4-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13. Presenters for this session include:
- Megan O’Neil, DNR forest health specialist, who will discuss common pests and diseases to watch for and how to prevent or slow their spread.
- Brian Bignall, Potlatch forester, who will give a forest industry perspective on the blowdown.
The series is held at 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, with upcoming sessions on Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. November’s session will cover cost-share opportunities for landowners. December will focus on fire prevention and future reforestation efforts.
The webinars are free to attend, but registration is required. For details and to register, visit the Minnesota Forestry Association website.