Relate and restore: Bridging research and land management for Minnesota forests
The Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC) recently published an article highlighting the collaborative efforts between land managers and researchers from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), MITPPC, and Forest Resources.
Guardians of the North Woods: New research initiatives explore the future of Minnesota’s wilderness
As the season warms up and we prepare to head outside - for fieldwork, relaxation, or recreation - our researchers are gearing up for a new season of discovery. In this CFANS article, learn about how researchers at the Hubachek Wilderness Research Center (HWRC) are helping to ensure Minnesota’s long-term ecological health through newly funded projects.
Undergraduate Emma Johnson (ESPM ‘26) Selected to Speak at CFANS Commencement
Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management student Emma Johnson (BS ‘26) was the student speaker for the 2026 CFANS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on May 8.
Angela Gupta Wins Richard C. Newman Community Impact Award
Extension and Adjunct Professor Angela Gupta was awarded the 2026 Richard C Newman Community Impact Award. Presented annually to a faculty member or extension educator who bridges scientific discovery and real-world application, this award honors innovative partnerships and natural resource programming that create a sustainable, long-term impact on our communities.
The Nature Record now open for peer review
Forest Resources Associate Professor Danielle Ignace is one of a select group of scientists behind a first-of-its-kind assessment of the health of nature across the US. The report's federal funding was cancelled shortly before it was due last year, so participating scientists figured out how to publish it independently. Now, that report is open for peer review.
Alicia Coleman wins 2026 Borealis Award for Exemplary Faculty (under 5 years of service)
Three cheers for Forest Resources Assistant Professor Alicia Coleman, who has won the 2026 Borealis Award for Exemplary Faculty (under 5 years of service)! In just three short years, Alicia has made herself a core part of the department, CFANS, and the vital Twin Cities urban forestry community.
Native plants deployed by volunteer scientists in fight against buckthorn
With the help of volunteer scientists across the state of Minnesota, new research shows how scattering seeds of native grasses and wildflowers after clearing invasive buckthorn effectively helps keep it at bay.
NRSM alumna inducted into The Academy of Leisure Sciences
Natural Resources Sciences and Management (NRSM) alumna Dr. Sonja A. Wilhelm Stanis was recently inducted as a Fellow into The Academy of Leisure Sciences (TALS).
Centering people in natural resource governance
In a new CFANS Q&A, get to know Kowsar Mohamed, who is pursuing a PhD in Natural Resources Science and Management (NRSM) and currently serves as a Regent of the University of Minnesota. She also is a three-time University of Minnesota alumna, with degrees in Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM); Global Studies; and Urban and Regional Planning.