Forest Facts
Forests: Renewable & Productive
Forests: Renewable & Productive How Much Can Be Made From A Tree? The Answer May Surprise You.It’s almost impossible to know how much can be made from a single tree because all trees are different. But it’s been estimated that one cord of wood (stacked 8 feet wide x 4 feet deep x 4 feet…
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Economy of Forests FORESTRY DRIVES OUR ECONOMY.The primary forest products industry is vital to Minnesota’s economy and forest health. The industry is especially important to rural Minnesota, where highly paid jobs are important to local economies. A healthy forest industry is also critical to managing our state’s forests because forest management is conducted mainly through…
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Forest Diversity Different Species, Different Needs.When you think about Minnesota’s forests, what’s the first place that comes to mind? Most people picture northern Minnesota with its vast acres of pine, aspen, basswood, oak and maple. But Minnesota’s forests exist far beyond the northern areas. It’s the same with Minnesota’s forest interests. They also extend well…
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Forest Diseases Minnesota Forest Disease FactsWithin Minnesota’s borders, you’ll find millions of lush, diverse forestland acres. These forests provide a constantly evolving habitat for countless wildlife species. Minnesota is also home to numerous small forests – Some only a quarter-acre in size – Including the trees that grow in your own yard. As with trees…
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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,…
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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…
Read MoreCareers in Forestry
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…
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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…
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