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Based at the University of Minnesota's Cloquet Forestry Center, we are a forestry education cooperative offering continuing education opportunities for natural resource professionals.
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At a Glance: Upcoming Events
Webinar: Importing the Forestry Reclamation Approach to Minnesota's Iron Range
Tuesday September 8th, 9-10am
Timber Sale Preparation and Administration
Wednesday September 23rd, 9am-3pm
This workshop is designed to equip foresters with strategies to communicate silvicultural objectives effectively to loggers and put together sales that are marketable and meet silvicultural objectives. Throughout the day we'll have a mix of indoor and field sessions that come at the timber sale process from multiple different angles.
MN Forest Management Guidelines Field Workshop (Hubbard County)
October 13, 2026 from 9:30am to 3:15pm
An October 2026 classroom and field-based workshop near Park Rapids providing a comprehensive introduction to Minnesota's Forest Management Guidelines. An essential workshop for all Minnesota forest managers and logging contractors.
Webinar: Unpacking the new Minnesota State Wildlife Plan and Conservation Opportunity Areas
Tuesday October 13th, 9-10am
Webinar: Integrating wildlife habitat in long-term forest management planning
Tuesday November 3, 9-10am