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MyMinnesotaWoods is a collaboration between University of Minnesota Extension and the University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources. Site development was funded by the Blandin Foundation, based in Grand Rapids, MN. More...

Emerald ash borer and your Minnesota woodlands

A few months ago, we heard from a frustrated reader. Noting the abundant info about emerald ash borer (EAB) in urban environments, he could find almost nothing on managing ash... Read More »

Comments sought on state invasive species management plan

(Released by Minnesota DNR on September 3, 2009) A draft Minnesota Statewide Invasive Species Management Plan (PDF) is now available for public review and comment until Sept. 22. The plan was developed... Read More »

Minnesota forest insect & disease updates

Just a quick post in case you missed it: The Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry has published the June 2009 Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter (PDF). This is by far... Read More »

New publication: Diseases of spruce trees in Minnesota

Announcement received today from Michelle Grabowski: Just wanted to let you know about a new tree resource. With the help of Cyndy Ash Kanner, and reviews from Joe O’Brien of... Read More »

New web resource: Caring for deer and forests

By Susan L. Stout, US Forest Service A Resource Center for Eastern North America Deer, forests, and people are connected. Forests provide food, cover, and clean water that deer need. Forests growing... Read More »

Emerald ash borer discovered in St Paul, MN

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has announced that EAB has been discovered in St Paul, Minnesota. There’s a news conference at 3:30 today at Hampden Park in St Paul. (via... Read More »

EAB discovery prompts Houston County ash quarantine

On April 22, the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture announced a state quarantine on firewood, ash trees, and ash tree products in Houston County. The precautionary measure is designed to prevent... Read More »

EAB discovered in Wisconsin, a mile from Minnesota

The following information was sent out by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) on April 7. We’re developing information to help Minnesota woodland owners plan for the expected widespread ash... Read More »

MDNR's March 2009 Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter

Passing along an announcement from the Minnesota DNR, Division of Forestry: Greetings from MN DNR Forest Health! The March 2009 issue of the Forest Insect & Disease Newsletter, focusing on invasive... Read More »

Emerald ash borer and the future of the Minnesota woods

By Steve Katovich, US Forest Service, St Paul, with contributions from Mike Reichenbach, University of Minnesota Extension In 2002, a small emerald green beetle native to Asia was found killing ash... Read More »

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