Minnesota Forestry

Snow may be coming, but today brings extreme fire risk in Jackson, Nobles, and Rock counties in SW Minnesota. @NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning today from 10-6. Don't burn and check any recent burning for lingering heat. Check current restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

Buy oak seedlings from us. Acorns feed deer, turkeys, squirrels, and plenty of other native species. 1 oak tree = decades of reliable food & cover. Order bareroot seedlings at mndnr.gov/treeorder and help grow wildlife habitat for seasons to come. Min. order is 300 seedlings.

Free webinar on Bemidji blowdown! Hear from DNR staff about cost-share & get advice from landowners & loggers. A great chance to find support 4 restoring your woods after the storm. Monday, Nov. 10 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Hosted with MFA. minnesotaforestry.org/blowdown

The @NWS issued a Red Flag Warning today for Aitkin, Carlton, Pine, and St. Louis counties. Windy weather is likely to increase fire danger across the state. Do not burn and check any recent burning to ensure the fire is out. Check burning restrictions Mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

We are low on red & white pine cones. Sept. is the best time to collect. Be sure to look for cones that have just turned brown but not open Call area offices to 4 drop off. mndnr.gov/seedcone. White pine - $50 for a bushel, red pine - $80. parkrapidsenterprise.com/sports/northla…

Grant Alert! Local and Tribal governments and nonprofits can apply to one of the largest rounds of grants to plant, maintain, and protect trees across the state thanks to funding from the Minnesota Legislature. Want to learn more? Visit: mndnr.gov/community-fore…

Thinking about planting trees? Field to Forest Cost Share offers up to 75% reimbursement for planting costs + $500/acre incentive 2 turn open fields into healthy forests. Check this story from @NorthernNewsNow. We share how program restores MN forests. northernnewsnow.com/2025/08/15/min…

Storms can leave a lasting mark on your trees. If a tree is leaning, cracked, or missing major limbs, it could be unsafe. A professional arborist can assess the damage and help you decide what to do next. Find tips on hiring one: dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/hirin…

Update 6/12: The air quality alert continues until 11 p.m. Thursday. A portion of the alert has been canceled for north central Minnesota, but the alert has been expanded to include southeastern counties.

Burning permits will not be issued in any county impacted by the air quality alerts. For more information on burning restrictions, visit mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

MPCA issued an Air Quality Alert for northern Minnesota until Friday, June 6, at 7 p.m. Burning permits will not be issued in any county impacted by the air quality alerts. For more information on burning restrictions, visit mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

What does it mean to Plant it Forward? For Tree City USA communities, it means planting diverse trees today to support more resilient neighborhoods tomorrow. They are growing more than trees—they’re growing communities. To see what cities are doing, visit mndnr.gov/forestry/urban…

🚩Fire danger will increase in northern Minnesota today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for seven counties from noon to 9. Please use caution with anything that causes heat or sparks. Don't burn. In these conditions, any spark could become a wildfire. mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

🚩Another hot, dry, windy day. Please don't burn! 🚩Red Flag Warnings issued for 65 counties. Much of the state is experiencing extreme fire danger. Be extra cautious with anything that causes heat or sparks. Check fire danger and burning restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

Yep, it’s hot & dry! And your trees are feeling it too! Newly planted trees need 15-25 gallons of water weekly for the first 3-5 years. Grab a hose, bucket, or tree bag and don't forget to mulch in the shape of a donut following the rule of 3! Visit: mndnr.gov/tree-care

🚩Extreme fire danger continues🚩 80 counties have Red Flag Warnings for today. Please don't burn. Fire danger is extreme across the state due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. This is a dangerous time for wildfires. Check fire danger and restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

🚩 Elevated Fire Danger🚩77 counties with Red Flag Warnings, nearly all of MN. Don't burn. Check any recent burning to make sure it's out COLD! Use extreme caution with any activity that can cause a spark. Check fire danger and burn restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

🚩Red Flag Warning in effect for parts of NW Minnesota today, from 11 am-10 pm. Don't burn. Campfires are strongly discouraged. Use extreme caution with any activity that causes heat or sparks. In these conditions, any spark could start a wildfire. mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

A wildfire is extremely dangerous and unpredictable, just like a house fire. Even a simple clean‐up of yard waste can quickly spread, putting you in danger. If your fire escapes or you spot a wildfire, get to a safe location and call 911 immediately.

This Arbor Month – Plant it Forward w/care. 🌳 Pick the right tree for the right place 🌳 Plant it right 🌳 Water 25 gallons a week 🌳 Donut mulch. 3-inch-deep mulch ring, 3-feet wide, and 3 inches away from trunk. Avoid mulch “volcanoes” 4 more tips: mndnr.gov/arbormonth