Forest Products

Trees for today and tomorrow

The forest products industry is the economic mainstay of thousands of people living in northeastern Minnesota. From loggers and truck drivers to board plant, sawmill and paper mill workers, producing forest products is more than just a job. It is a way of life.   Because of this, forest health and regeneration receive special care and attention.

Forestry and the BioEconomy

As the world, country and state seek alternative energy sources and work to respond to the ecological problems that are quickly becoming economic challenges, Minnesota’s biological diversity, coupled with its well-established forest products and energy industries, positions the state to lead the country in finding solutions to these complex challenges.

The "Seizing Opportunity: Forestry and the Bioeconomy" conference, co-sponsored by the Blandin Foundation and Iron Range Resources, focused on aligning actors in the region to take best advantage of emerging technologies and markets - particularly in the area of renewable energy and biofuels - for the region's communities and forest products industry.  http://www.blandinfoundation.org/html/public_vital_conf_Bio_07a.cfm

Minnesota Forest Industries

Minnesota Forest Industries(MFI) is an association representing the state's forest products companies. MFI encourages conservation, proper forest management and industry development that fosters sound environmental stewardship, multiple use of timber lands and long-term timber supply. Visit minnesotaforests.com for more information.

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Related Documents

Berguson Study

Minnesota’s Forest Resources and Opportunities in the Emerging Energy Industry

Blandin Bioenergy Dovetail Report

A report for the Blandin Foundation Vital Forests/Vital Communities Initiative and Iron Range Resources

Seizing Opportunity: Forestry and the BioEconomy Conference Proceedings

Proceedings from the 2007 conference sponsored by Iron Range Resources and Blandin Foundation

Governor's Task Force on the Competitiveness of Minnesota's Primary Forest Products Industry

The report from the Governor's Task Force on the Competitiveness of Minnesota's Primary Forest Products Industry which was released in July 2007.

Governor's Letter

Governor Pawlenty's letter in response to the December 15, 2006, Governor's Task Force Report on the Competitiveness of Minnesota's Primary Forest Products Industry.

Governor's Task Force Report

The December 15, 2006, Governor's Task Force Report on the Competitiveness of Minnesota's Primary Forest Products Industry

Governor's Advisory Task Force Report

The Governor's Advisory Task Force Report on the Competitiveness of Minnesota's Primary Forest Products Industry, July 2003.