Fall MFRC Newsletter

MFRC Seeks Forest Program Administrator and Communications Specialist

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council (MFRC) is hiring a Forest Program Administrator and Communications Specialist to coordinate administration of its sustainable forest resource programs and activities, and to lead its communications efforts.  As part of a small team, this position works closely with the Executive Director and governor appointed stakeholders to achieve a sustainable forest management vision that balances ecological, economic, and social values of Minnesota’s forests in the era of climate change.  The position is located on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota and closes 10/04/23. 
Click here for information about the Minnesota Forest Resources Council. 
Click here to apply via the State of Minnesota Careers site.  

Yale Forest Forum - Understanding Climate Smart Forestry in Practice

The Yale Forest Forum is offering a Fall 2023 Speaker Series Webinar entitled "Understanding Climate-Smart Forestry in Practice" on Mondays September 11 – November 27 from 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm U.S. ET. The series will feature speakers from public-sector organizations like the U. S. Forest Service, nonprofits, researchers, and academics from across the U.S., as well as “on-the-ground” practitioners.

Click here to Register. 

2023 Midwest Climate Resilience Conference, Oct. 25–27, Duluth, MN

Hosted by the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership, the 2023 Midwest Climate Resilience Conference will bring together representatives from the public, private and nonprofit sectors to inspire and enable climate adaptation in communities throughout Minnesota.

Click here for conference details and registration.

Forest Service FY24 Grant Opportunities

The U.S. Forest Service has announced grant opportunities for several forest related programs.  These include:  * $150 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) available to support participation of underserved and small acreage forest landowners in emerging markets for climate mitigation and forest resilience. This application package has been published on Grants.gov (Opportunity #USDA-FS-2023-IRA-FLS-01).  Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grant Program, a competitive grant program to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and support priorities identified in State Forest Action Plans. The application package is available at: Grants.gov opportunity: USDA-FS-2024-LSR-Northeast-Midwest.

Minnesota Forest Resource Management Plans Available for Comment

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released Section Forest Resource Management Plans for five of the ecological regions within the state.  The plans are part of the DNR’s Forest Resource Management Plan System, which also includes the DNR’s 10-year stand exam list. They guide DNR managers on what to consider when making management decisions for forest stands within each ecological section. The draft plans are available for comment through Oct. 23, 2023.  Click here for more information.