Climate Change and MN Forest Management
Comprehensive article with stats, studies, and advice for landowners on how to manage land during ever-changing times at MY Minnesota Woods.com HERE. “With … an increasingly clear trend of increasing temperatures, particularly in winter, in Minnesota, a great deal of recent attention has been focused on the future of Minnesota’sContinue Reading
Happy (almost, oh so close) spring!
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Discussion: Economic Value of Wildlands
Wildland Conservation and Local Economies Apr 17, 2012 at 11:00 am Macalester Economic Department; Carnegie Hall, Room 304 In this lecture by Spencer Phillips, a natural resource economist who has been with The Wilderness Society’s scientific team since 1992, we will present concepts surrounding the economic value of wildlands, discussContinue Reading
Wow! 77% MNs say environmental laws should not be weakened or repealed for industries
A recent Public Policy Polling survey of 1,179 Minnesota voters found that 75% believe that the Legacy funds should not be used as a substitute for funding cuts to solve short term budget problems. And, 77% believe that environmental laws should not be weakened or repealed for industries, even ifContinue Reading
Thoughts on the gray wolf
As a hunting season in 2012 approaches, here are some questions to consider and discuss with your fellow Minnesotans: 1. If the hunting season allows for baiting and trapping, what prevents moose or fischers or other endangered or declining species in MN from being trapped and killed? 2. In certainContinue Reading