Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative

Soil scientists in the field looking at a peat core in a lowland conifer stand.
People in a thick Minnesota forest talking about forest management
A group walking through a recently prescribed-burned fire dependent forest
Diverse northern hardwood saplings regenerating in a gap overlooked by maple, ash, and oak in the overstory.
A small group discusses timber harvest operations in a recent harvest site
Oaks in the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest

Welcome

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

Northern hardwoods silviculture: What's next after creating gaps?

Tuesday, June 2nd 9am-3pm

This field-based workshop will feature field sites and discussions centered around uneven-aged silviculture in northern hardwoods. Throughout the day we'll unpack how foresters can manage for complexity while incorporating operability and marketability considerations in these stands. 

June 2026 MN Forest Management Guidelines Field Workshop (Hackensack)

June 3, 2026 from 9:30am to 4:00pm

A June 2026 Hackensack classroom and field-based workshop providing a comprehensive introduction to Minnesota's Forest Management Guidelines. An essential workshop for all Minnesota forest managers and logging contractors.

Webinar: Post-Ash Silviculture

Tuesday June 9th, 9-10am