Protecting Minnesota's Spruce-Fir Forests from Tree-Killing Budworm
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$189,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview
Spruce budworm is native to Minnesota and the most significant tree killer in spruce-balsam fir forests. This project studies why populations increase to improve management opportunities in affected forests/regions.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2023 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2022, Chp. 94, Art. , Sec. 2, Subd. 03i
Appropriation Language
$189,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate conditions contributing to Minnesota's uniquely high population of the native and lethal spruce budworm to provide better management options for protecting the state's spruce-balsam fir forests.
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$189,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Brian
Last Name
Aukema
Organization Name
U of MN, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Street Address
1420 Eckles Ave, 277 Coffey Hall
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55108
Phone
(612) 624-1234
Email
BrianAukema@umn.edu
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