| Last Date Received | Mandate Description | Item Title | Agencie(s) | Session Law | Statute | Next Due Date | Subjects
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Details
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Report with results of a multidisciplinary research study of lowland conifer stands on 40 acres under state management, including: spatial estimates for carbon found in aboveground biomass, as well as soils and peat; strategies that maximize mitigation of global climate change; and recommendations for maximizing climate resilience, encouraging biodiversity, and providing air- and water-quality benefits.
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2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 1 Sec. 9(d)
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| 01/15/2027 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Conservation Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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Report on the results of the long-term scientific study at the Ordway Field Station to provide information to land managers on protecting Minnesota's floodplain forests from combined threats of overabundant deer, invasive shrubs, and earthworms
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2021 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 6 Sec. 2 Subd. 6(b)
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| 06/30/2025 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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Report on the results of the long-term scientific study at the Ordway Field Station to provide information to land managers on protecting Minnesota's floodplain forests from combined threats of overabundant deer, invasive shrubs, and earthworms
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2021 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 6 Sec. 2 Subd. 6(b)
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| 06/30/2025 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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05/06/2024
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Report relating to the production of planting stock at state nurseries
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State Forest Nursery Program Legislative Report
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 119 Art. Sec. 3 Subd. 1(a)
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89.36 Subd. 4
| 06/21/2025 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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02/02/2023
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Progress and accomplishments of the Forest Resources Council
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Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Implementation of the Sustainable Forest Resources Act
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 116 Subd. 6
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89A.03
| 02/01/2025 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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Report on reopening General C.C. Andrews State Nursery to provide conservation-grade container seedlings to meet the state's reforestation needs, including funding recommendations and any statutory changes necessary to reopen the nursery and produce the seedlings
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 116 Art. 3 Sec. 4
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| 01/15/2025 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Details
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10/08/2024
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Report on the use of money appropriated for a grant to the owner of a biomass energy generation plant in Shakopee that uses waste heat from the generation of electricity in the malting process to purchase a wood dehydrator to facilitate disposal of wood that is infested by the emerald ash borer
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Funding for Koda Energy's Wood Dehydration Project
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Minn. Pollution Control Agency
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2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 7(p)
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| 10/01/2024 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry Environment/Natural Resources - Invasive Species
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Details
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09/05/2024
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Report to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council on the nature and extent of silvicultural practices used, and compliance with the timber harvesting and forest management
guidelines.
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Timber Harvesting and Forest Management Guidelines on Minnesota Public and Private Forest Land: Monitoring Results
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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89A.07
| 02/15/2024 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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01/12/2023
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Report with goals for increasing carbon sequestration in public and private forests in the state and recommended forestry strategies
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Forests and Carbon in Minnesota: Opportunities for Mitigating Climate Change: A Report to the Minnesota Legislature
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2021 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 132
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| 01/15/2023 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Air & Climate Issues Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Environment and Natural Resources Policy
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Details
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03/02/2018
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Report the findings of a study of the ability to sustainably harvest at least 1,000,000 cords of wood annually on state-administered forest lands.
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Sustainable Timber Harvest Analysis: Phase 2 Final Report
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2017 Minn. Laws Chap. 93 Art. 1 Sec. 3 Subd. 4(e)
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| 03/01/2018 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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04/25/2016
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Report forestry revenues attributable to trust lands, the forestry operating costs certified against trust lands, and how the certified costs and net revenues from trust lands are distributed
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Transfer Certification Report
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry
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16A.125 Subd. 5
| 03/01/2017 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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01/17/2024
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Report on firefighting costs incurred and reimbursements received in prior fiscal year
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Annual Report on Emergency Firefighting Expenditures
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 114 Art. 3 Sec. 4 Subd. 4
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| 01/15/2017 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry Fires & Fire Fighters
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Details
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01/17/2017
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Report on sand Dunes Forest tree removal collaboration activities
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Sand Dunes State Forest Public Engagement Project
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 189 Art. 3 Sec. 47
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| 01/15/2017 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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02/11/2014
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A plan and recommendations on utilizing state forest nurseries
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State Forest Nursery Program and Tree Improvement Program: Challenges, Roles, and Recommendations to Improve Minnesota's Future Forests
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 114 Art. 3 Sec. 4 Subd. 4
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| 12/31/2013 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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02/17/2014
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A plan and recommendations on utilizing state forest nurseries
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State Forest Nurseries Program Business Plan Update Fiscal Years 2013-2016.
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 114 Art. 3 Sec. 4 Subd. 4
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| 12/31/2013 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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10/19/2016
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To establish additional and enhance existing outdoor school forest and prairie classroom networks throughout Minnesota.
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Expanding Outdoor Classrooms at Minnesota Schools
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Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
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2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 362 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 8(f)
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| 06/30/2013 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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01/17/2024
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Report identifying all firefighting costs incurred and reimbursements received in the prior fiscal year
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Annual Report on Emergency Firefighting Expenditures
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 1 Sec. 4 Subd. 4
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| 01/15/2013 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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03/13/2013
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Report evaluating existing and potential financial incentives for private forest land management
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Private Forestland Management Study and Recommendations
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 272 Art. Sec. 92
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| 01/15/2013 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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08/08/2016
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A risk assessment of the methods of spreading, testing of management recommendations, and identification of key areas for action in the state to reduce the impacts of invasive earthworms on hardwood forest productivity
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Earthworms of the Great Lakes
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University of Minnesota
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2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 143 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 6(e)
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| 06/30/2012 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry Environment/Natural Resources - Invasive Species
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Details
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08/10/2016
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A risk assessment of the methods of spreading, testing of management recommendations, and identification of key areas for action in the state to reduce the impacts of invasive earthworms on hardwood forest productivity
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Prevention and Early Detection of Asian Earthworms and Reducing the Spread of European Earthworms
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University of Minnesota
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2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 143 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 6(e)
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| 06/30/2012 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry Environment/Natural Resources - Invasive Species
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Details
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01/17/2012
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Budget and financial plan for the state nurseries
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State Forest Nursery Program Business Plan and Report to the Legislature
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 30
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| 01/15/2012 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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04/28/2011
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Report indicating all purchases of forest land using money from the forests for the future revolving account
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Report on the Forests for the Future Revolving Account
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Art. Sec. 6
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84.67
| 10/01/2011 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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02/02/2011
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Report on the findings of the evaulation of sales of timber products sold from state lands under permits based solely on the appraiser's estimate of the timber volume, to identify the method that is most efficient and effective
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Optimal State Timber Sales Scaling Methods
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 176 Art. 5 Sec. 1
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| 01/15/2011 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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02/25/2011
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Report of the Forest Pest Work Group
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Minnesota Forest Pest Workgroup Report to the Legislature
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Minn. Dept. of Agriculture Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 333 Art. 1 Sec. 39
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| 09/01/2010 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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12/21/2009
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Quarterly forest management investment account fund statements
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Forest Management Investment Account Unallotments
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 368 Art. 1 Sec. 19
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| 01/15/2010 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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01/25/2010
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Report with recommendations on implementation and analysis of the number and ownership of acres available for tree planting, types of native species best suited for planting, availability of planting stock and potential costs [carbon sequestration]
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Assessing Forestation Opportunities for Carbon Sequestration in Minnesota
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 37 Art. 1 Sec. 68
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| 01/15/2010 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Air & Climate Issues Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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08/26/2011
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Study of options for addressing the fragmentation and parcelization of large blocks of private forest land in the state
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A Model Forest Resources Element for Local Plans
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 363 Art. 5 Sec. 4 Subd. 4
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| 12/31/2009 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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08/26/2011
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Study of options for addressing the fragmentation and parcelization of large blocks of private forest land in the state
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Maintaining the Forestland Base in Minnesota: Forestland Parcelization and Policy Tools
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 363 Art. 5 Sec. 4 Subd. 4
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| 12/31/2009 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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08/26/2011
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Study of options for addressing the fragmentation and parcelization of large blocks of private forest land in the state
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Protecting Minnesota Forests from Parcelization with Conservation Easements
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 363 Art. 5 Sec. 4 Subd. 4
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| 12/31/2009 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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12/21/2009
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Statewide plan to address the fragmentation and parcelization of large blocks of forest land in the state
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Quantifying Parcelization Potential of Forest Lands in Itasca County, North Central Minnesota
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Minn. Forest Resources Council University of Minnesota
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2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 4 Subd. 4
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| 01/15/2009 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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01/29/2008
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Report and recommendations of the task force to develop a plan to prepare the state for early detection, appropriate response, and educating the public regarding invasive pests that threaten the tree cover of Minnesota
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Forest Protection Plan
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 159
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| 12/15/2007 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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02/07/2008
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Guidelines or best management practices for logging slash
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Biomass Harvesting Guidelines for Forestlands, Brushlands and Open Lands
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 97 Art. 5 Sec. 2
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216B.2424
| 07/01/2007 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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03/04/2008
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Proposed minimum standards for forest conservation easements
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Minimum Standards for Conservation Easements Acquired with Public Money in Minnesota
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 30 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 4
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| 06/01/2007 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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02/02/2023
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Annual report on activities and progress made by the regional forest committees.
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Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Implementation of the Sustainable Forest Resources Act
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119
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89A.06 Subd. 2a
| 02/01/2007 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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05/07/2003
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Annual report on activities and progress made by the regional forest committees.
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Recommended Desired Outcomes, Goals and Strategies: North Central Landscape Region
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119
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89A.06 Subd. 2a
| 02/01/2007 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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05/07/2003
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Annual report on activities and progress made by the regional forest committees.
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Recommended Desired Outcomes, Goals and Strategies: Northeast Landscape Region
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119
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89A.06 Subd. 2a
| 02/01/2007 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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06/26/2003
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Annual report on activities and progress made by the regional forest committees.
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Recommended Vision, Goals and Strategies: Southeast Landscape
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119
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89A.06 Subd. 2a
| 02/01/2007 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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12/08/2009
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Review of the forest classification status of all state forests classified as managed, all forest lands under the authority of the commissioner as defined in M.S. 89.001 Subd. 13, and lands managed by the commissioner under M.S. 282.011
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Final Forest Planning Review: DNR Completes State Forest Classification and Route Designation
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 128 Art. 1 Sec. 167 Subd. 1
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| 12/31/2006 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry Parks & Recreation
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Details
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12/06/2005
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Description of the public involvement process for timber harvest plans
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Public Notice and Involvement in DNR Annual Timber Harvest Plans
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 485 Sec. 1
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90.042
| 07/01/2006 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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04/19/2006
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Report on the safety and education program for Minnesota loggers
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LogSafe: 2006 Report to the Legislature
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Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry
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2005 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 7 Subd. 4
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| 03/15/2006 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry Labor & Employment Issues
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Details
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08/20/2008
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Report that provides a benchmarking matrix and analysis that compares the environmental review and permitting requirements for forest products and mining industry projects in Minnesota with requirements in other states and countries
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Benchmarking Minnesota's Environmental Review and Permitting Processes for Forestry and Mining Industries: A Comparative Assessment
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Minn. Pollution Control Agency
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2005 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 2 Subd. 7
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| 12/01/2005 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry Mining Industries
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Details
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04/06/2023
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Review and update of timber harvesting and forest management guidelines
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Sustaining Minnesota Forest Resources: Voluntary Site-Level Forest Management Guidelines for Landowners, Loggers and Resource Managers
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 118
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89A.05
| 06/30/2005 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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Report to the legislature on the recovery of sunken logs under M.S. 103G.650 (Recovering sunken logs on inland waters)
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 337 Art. Sec. 2
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| 06/30/2003 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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04/03/2003
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Information on riparian forests and timber harvesting in riparian management zones
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Riparian Forests in Minnesota: A Report to the State Legislature on Harvest in 2002
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Sec. 118 Subd. 4
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89A.05
| 02/01/2001 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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02/02/2023
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First report on the progress and activities of the regional forest committees (northeast landscape)
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Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Implementation of the Sustainable Forest Resources Act
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119
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89A.06
| 12/01/2000 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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Report detailing progress toward implementation of the comprehensive timber harvesting and forest management guidelines
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 216 Art. Sec. 5 Subd. 4
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| 02/01/1998 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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Status of state's forest resources: strategic plan
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 220 Art. Sec. 80
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| 01/01/1997 |
Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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09/27/2005
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Report on the status of the state timber sales and timber management program
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Annual Report of Timber Sold
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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90.172 Subd. 2 (formerly 90.041 Subd. 3)
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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12/15/2009
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Report on the status of the state timber sales and timber management program
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Status of the State Timber Sales and Timber Management Programs
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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90.172 Subd. 2 (formerly 90.041 Subd. 3)
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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01/05/2012
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Report providing detailed information on all auctions and informal sales made in the previous fiscal year
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DNR Annual Report of Timber Sold by Permit Holder and Permit
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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90.172 Subd. 1
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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05/29/2019
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Assessment of strategic directions in forest resources research
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Priority Research to Sustain Minnesota's Forest Resources
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Minn. Forest Resources Council
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89A.08
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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12/16/2009
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Report on the forest management lease pilot project
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Forest Management Lease Pilot Study Report
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 176 Art. 5 Sec. 2
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88.795
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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Annual report on the progress of the forest management lease pilot project
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Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
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2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 176 Art. 5 Sec. 2
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88.795
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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10/19/2016
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Assessment of potential impacts of emerald ash borer on Minnesota's black ash forests
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Ecological and Hydrological Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer
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Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents
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2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 362 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 6(b)
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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Assessment of the role of forest health management in resisting infestation of invasive species
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Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents
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2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 362 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 5(c)
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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10/20/2016
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Evaluation of biomass harvesting impacts on Minnesota's forests
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Evaluation of Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Minnesota's Forests
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Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents
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2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(h)
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Energy Issues - Renewable Energy Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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10/20/2016
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Assessment of the potential response of northern Minnesota's boreal forests to observed and predicted changes in climate conditions
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Change and Resilience in Boreal Forests in Northern Minnesota
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Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents
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2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(i)
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Environment/Natural Resources - Air & Climate Issues Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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Details
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10/20/2016
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To assess the decline of northern white cedar plant communities in northeast Minnesota, prioritize cedar sites for restoration, and provide cedar restoration training to local units of government.
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Northeast Minnesota White Cedar Plant Community Restoration
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Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
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2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 2 Subd. 4(r)
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Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
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