The Forest Scene annual newsletter features stories, research briefs, and updates from the Department of Forest Resources.
In the Fall 2025 issue, stories highlight the impact of recent forest carbon research on forestry policy and management in Minnesota, how 10 years of collaborative research on adaptive silviculture management is making a difference across the country, the legacy of a special group of men from the Class of 1957, graduate research on snag dynamics, and incredible field experiences – both work and photography related.
Read the stories online by clicking on the links below.
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Department Message from Linda Nagel
As I settle into the role of department head in Forest Resources, I am filled with gratitude and genuine excitement for the opportunity to serve. Read more...
New Research Informs Carbon-Aware Forest Management Practices
Recent research led by Forest Resources Associate Professor John Zobel and funded by the Minnesota Forest Resources Council (MFRC) aims to help policy makers and land managers understand how carbon moves through the forestry sector by capturing the full, complex life cycle – all the way from the forest floor through the decay or recycling of a wood product.
Getting Results: 10 Years of ASCC Data Collection
Sixteen years after its founding, the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) Network has grown to become the country’s biggest experimental silviculture program focused on climate adaptation, involving more than 200 land management and science collaborators at 14 sites across the United States and Canada.
Field Questions with Greg Harris
PhD student and forester Gregory (Greg) Harris enjoys addressing understudied ecological questions with real-world management implications. Under his advisor Associate Professor Marcella Windmuller- Campione and with funding from Forest Carbon Works, he’s researching snag dynamics.
Class of '57 Supports Forestry's Future
Alumni from the University of Minnesota Forestry Class of 1957 were awarded the inaugural Constellation Award at the Borealis Night of Excellence last spring. Throughout their lives, this group has shown incredible care for and dedication to our nation’s forests. They've also provided invaluable support for the next generation of University of Minnesota-trained foresters through the Class of 1957 Undergraduate Scholarship.
Work Experience with Maria Suarez
In order to fulfill the final credits needed to complete her BS degree, Maria Suarez (Forest and Natural Resource Management, ’25) completed a summer internship out west with Northwest Management, Inc. In this short personal essay, Suarez shares about the work she did over the summer and her biggest takeaways from the experience.
Capturing Nature with Researcher and Photographer Alan Toczydlowski
Forest Resources researcher Alan Toczydlowski captures breathtaking photos of wildlife, plants, and landscapes that have won categories in the annual Boundary Waters Photo Contest, among others. He took a few minutes to share about his passion for photography and pointers for capturing great photos while out in the field.