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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
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
Forest Management Guidelines Field Workshop, Driftless
October 22, 2026 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
An October 2026 Driftless 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: Integrating wildlife habitat in long-term forest management planning
Tuesday November 3, 9-10am
2027 Forestry and Wildlife Research and Practice Review
January 13th, 2027 from 8:30am-3:30pm.
The purpose of this symposium is to present new applied research, knowledge gained through practice, and case study findings relevant to regional natural resource managers, with a focus on silviculture, forest management, and forest-associated wildlife.