Arbeiter Brewing: What can we grow here?
Juno Choi (B.S. Forestry and Natural Resources Management, 2001) grew from forestry to opening a brewery in South Minneapolis.
Foresters brace for brutal fire season as drought adds to threat to Minnesota's trees
Matt Russell, an associate professor in FR, discussed the impacts of drought on our trees.
Bell Museum Sci Pride
In honor of Pride Month, the Bell Museum celebrates the scientific contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community at the University of Minnesota.
We Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Shifting Seasons
A phenology project at College of Menominee Nation is monitoring the impact of climate change on the region’s forests. Forest Resources professor Rebecca Montgomery is featured.
Trees do more than fill the sky
Dr. Eric North, assistant professor of Urban and Community Forestry, is featured in a Minneapolis StarTribune article about the history, diversity, and future of tree species in the Twin Cities and Minnesota.
Grassland Biodiversity Emerges as Key Factor in Climate Crisis
A trio of University of Minnesota scientists, including Peter Reich from the Department of Forest Resources, has found that the degree of biodiversity in the world’s grasslands is vital to their ability to continue functioning as carbon “sinks” as global carbon dioxide levels rise.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Releases 2021 Plan
The Department of Forest Resources Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee has revised their 2017 plan and released an updated 2021 plan for the department.
Forest Scene Newsletter: Issue 25, Spring 2021
Issue 25 of Forest Scene is available to download as an interactive PDF. The Forest Scene newsletter is published biannually, featuring stories and updates from the department.