These native trees are likely to thrive in the Twin Cities' future climate while supporting the small critters that make up the foundation of our ecosystem.
My Minnesota Woods
Advice on what to plant in the understory of your backyard woods for the greater Twin Cities metro region.
You can use the Web Soil Survey to help you make more informed land purchase and management decisions.
Woodland owners can help reduce pressures on northern long-eared bat populations as the species faces a rapid population decline from white-nose syndrome.
The University of Minnesota has been a national leader in improving troublesome invasive species common names since 2018.
While private forestland in Minnesota is diverse in terms of the forest, the demographics of woodland stewards are not. A new Extension report is a first step toward building woodland steward resources that are more culturally relevant.
A diverse landscape including unusual tree species can provide benefits such as visual interest, delicious fruit, and resistance to pests, disease, and climate change.
With the snowmelt and increased rain this spring, understand the risks and symptoms of flooding on trees.
Learn about the science behind the high-risk season for oak wilt, one of Minnesota's most dangerous diseases of oak trees.
Forest carbon markets are becoming more popular in Minnesota. If you're a woodland owner, what questions should you ask to decide if they're right for you?