Minnesota Million: Seedlings for Reforestation and CO2 Sequestration
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$906,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN, Duluth
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2025
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview
A grower network will raise tree seedlings so that we have enough to conduct widespread reforestation in Minnesota to improve carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, watershed resilience, and create economic opportunity.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2024 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e
Appropriation Language
$906,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, to collaborate with The Nature Conservancy and Minnesota Extension to expand networks of seed collectors and tree growers and to research tree planting strategies to accelerate reforestation for carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and watershed resilience.
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$906,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Julie
Last Name
Etterson
Organization Name
U of MN, Duluth
Street Address
1049 University Dr
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55812
Phone
(218) 726-8000
Email
jetterso@d.umn.edu
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