WMA Timber Sales

Updates on the DNR’s Sustainable Timber Harvest Analysis in 2018

As some of you likely are aware, the completion of the DNR’s Sustainable Timber Harvest Analysis in 2018 generated some confusion regarding our approach to forest habitat management on Wildlife Management Areas. We have attempted to address that confusion in a variety of ways since 2018, but it’s clear that some questions and concerns remain. Our agency leadership team places a high value on communication and transparency. Therefore, we are providing this message with the purpose of resolving any remaining confusion. Here's more information: Letter to DNR Staff on Leadership Intent 4_14_23 

Management Action Agreement Between The U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

The purpose of this agreement is to address forest habitat management on lands acquired and managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) using U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (WR) and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration (SFR) grants, from now on referred to collectively as Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) grants. Here's more information: USFWS-MnDNR Agreement 3-30-23 Final R3USFWS all signed