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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
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: Importing the Forestry Reclamation Approach to Minnesota's Iron Range
Tuesday September 8th, 9-10am