Forest Management and Wildfire Risk Reduction
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Forest Management and Wildfire Risk Reduction

Join us for a plunge into the state of our forest and management strategies both underway and planned to reduce wildfire risk.

By Laurentian Resource Conservation and Development Council (LRCD)

Date and time

Location

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

4261 U.S. 53 Eveleth, MN 55734

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 days before event.

Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

“The State of the Forest”, Dr Lee Frelich, Professor of Forest Ecology, UMN

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

“Management on Federal Lands”, Drew Stroberg, Deputy Forest Supervisor, USFS

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

“Management on Private Lands”, Ryan Galbreath, State Resource Con., NRCS

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

MN District 7, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch- by Boomtown Group Catering

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

“Management on County Lands”, Jason Meyer, Director of Lands and Minerals, SLC

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

“The Mahnomen Project”, Jesse Sankey, Wildland Fire Supervisor, FDL

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Questions and Discussion

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Free venue parking

Forest Management and Wildfire Risk Reduction

Come join us for a day filled with learning and discussion about forest management and ways to reduce wildfire risk. This in-person event will be held at the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation location. Experts in the field will share insights on sustainable practices and strategies to protect property and forests from wildfires. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge on efforts and plans to reduce the risk from wildfire.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket?

You don't need to bring a ticket, your completed registration here is all that is needed to pick up your name tag at the door.

Organized by

Laurentian RC&D (LRCD) is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization sponsoring resource conservation and rural development projects in Minnesota. Laurentian services six northeast counties; Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis County, and the Grand Portage Reservation.



Council Mission: “To develop and promote economic, human, and natural resources through cooperative efforts.”

Council Vision: “A Northeast Minnesota community with a diversity of jobs and people, living, working, and playing in harmony with the environment.”

 

$100 – $150
Aug 7 · 8:30 AM CDT