Tim-ber! Harvesting Trees as a Management Tool
Troy Holcomb, Forester, MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Is timber harvesting the right tool for you?
Learn about what a timber harvest in your woods can do for you.
Who, what, why, when, where and especially how to have a timber harvest on your land.
Constructing and Maintaining Trails in your Woodlands
Neil Slifka, Area Resources Specialist, MN DNR
What are some of the challenges and triumphs involved in designing, constructing, and maintaining trails in your woodlands?
Discuss how to consider erosion, ponding, and the introduction of invasive species.
Learn about how topography, soils, and drainage patterns are critical when maintaining trails.
Managing for Reptiles and Amphibians on your Land
Misi Stine, Environmental Education, Member of the MN Herpetological Society:
Providing habitat and support for reptiles and amphibians on your land will be an important part of conserving them.
Learn about what amphibian species need to survive and thrive today and into the future.
How you can help with citizen science in tracking information, such as their abundance and distribution.
Photo Credit: Misi Stine