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Forest Certification In 2005, the State of Minnesota became the largest public land manager in the United States to certify its lands under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. All forest land managed by the Department of Natural Resources and owned by private forest industry companies, as well as forest land in an ever-growing number of counties,…

Climate Change Facts Climate ChangeWhile the term “climate change” is still fairly new (some are more familiar with the term “global warming”), it represents an important focus individuals and businesses will have for decades to come as the world addresses a buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. In Minnesota, both the forest products industry…

Careers in Forestry Making a Difference: Careers in Forestry.UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA The University of Minnesota College of Natural Resources offers the only bachelor’s of science, master’s and doctorate programs in forestry in the state. These programs began in 1903 and have been continuously accredited by the Society of American…

Affordable Energy Energy Accounts for 26% of Forest Products Industry Costs, So We’re Continually Reducing Energy Use.With more than 30,000 dedicated workers and annual economic impact of $8.9 billion, Minnesota’s forest products industry contributes greatly to the state’s employment and financial health. All this activity also makes the forest products industry one of the state’s…