Outreach and Extension

We're dedicated to bringing our knowledge developed in labs and classrooms out into the community. Our programming helps people explore, understand, and be responsible stewards of Minnesota's natural landscapes where we live, work, and play. Explore natural resource programming from the University of Minnesota Extension.

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Common Questions and Solutions

  • Can you come examine/maintain/remove my tree? The University of Minnesota does not perform tree care services. We recommend contacting a Certified Arborist if you need trees pruned or removed.
  • What should I do with a wooded area on my property? Please contact your regional Minnesota Department of Natural Resources forester for help managing your woodland.
  • Can you test my trees for disease? We can't, but the Plant Disease Clinic in the Department of Plant Pathology can help.
  • Can you analyze my soil? We can't, but the Soil Testing Laboratory in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate can help.
  • Where do I start? The Urban Forestry Outreach and Research (UFOR) website and the UFOR YouTube channel have lots of information that many tree stewards and landowners find useful to answer their questions..

Forestry Extension Resources

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Become a Master Woodland Owner

Become a Master Woodland Owner

The Master Woodland Owner Program delivers a comprehensive training curriculum for private woodland owners interested in becoming better stewards of their woods.

Forests and Farming

Forests and Farming

Agroforestry combines agricultural and forestry practices to improve environmental quality, productivity and economic returns.

Goods from your Woods

Goods from your Woods

Minnesota forests produce more Goods from your Woods than just timber. Learn how to produce nuts and fruit, make maple syrup or gather wild plants for food or decorations.

Managing your Woodlands

Managing your Woodlands

Learn how to care for and manage forests and harvest timber in Minnesota.

My Minnesota Woods

My Minnesota Woods

My Minnesota Woods publishes timely articles on sustainable forest management and achieving forest stewardship goals.

Tree Selection and Care

Tree Selection and Care

Get guidance from Extension experts on choosing, growing, and tending to your yard and woodland trees.

Woodland Stewardship Planning

Woodland Stewardship Planning

Woodland Stewardship Planning can help you identify and achieve goals for your land.