The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN.
Funding for contractors and consultants to perform work beyond the standard operational work done by staff. Contractors and consultants may include the Conservation Corps of Minnesota, corrections crews, and specialty equipment contractors. Initiatives include, but are not limited to habitat management, nursery propagation, planting, invasive species management, oak wilt and EAB management.
Forever Green Initiative develops perennial and cover cropping systems specific to Minnesota that are necessary to protect and restore the state's surface and groundwater resources while increasing efficiency, profitability, and productivity of Minnesota farmers.
