Department of Forest Resources at the University of Minnesota

Goldy the Gopher peaking out from behind a column.

Want to have class outside?

So do we. We'll take you beyond the classroom and into the forest for learning experiences that you'll never forget.

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Upcoming Events

Forest Resources Department Seminar with Frank Lank
Monday, November 9, 2 - 3 PM

Join us for the Forest Resources Department Seminar featuring Frank Kanawha Lake, USDA Forest Service research ecologist and Tribal liaison for the Pacific Southwest Research Station's Fuels, Fire, and Smoke program.

News

Marcella Windmuller-Campione wins SAF Young Forester Leadership Award
October 14, 2026

In recognition of her incredible impact on the field of forestry, Associate Professor Marcella Windmuller-Campione received this year’s Society of American Foresters (SAF) Young Forester Leadership Award. 

“Economic benefits of aquatic invasive species management in freshwater systems: A contingent valuation study”
September 25, 2026

A new research paper co-authored by Amit Pradhananga, a researcher with Forest Resources, the Center for Changing Landscapes, and the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC), was recently published in the Public Library of Science (PLoS). 

"Study examines how climate change affects Minnesota's trees"
September 24, 2026

How do forests adapt to a warming climate? A long-term study testing different adaptation strategies in Crosby Farm Regional Park was recently highlighted on CBS Minnesota News. The site is part of the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) Network, a series of experiments across the US investigating how best to support forest health and resilience under the stressors caused by a rapidly changing climate.