Caring for Forests
Caring for Forests
Trees grow really well in northern Minnesota because it’s cool, sunny, and gets lots of rain.
Forests give us things we use every day—like paper, houses, pencils, and furniture.
Trees of Minnesota Forests
Meet a Forester: Corey Campbell
Corey Campbell is a forester who helps take care of forests in Beltrami County, Minnesota. He looks at trees to decide which trees can be cut down and makes sure new trees and forest plants are growing and protected. Corey works with loggers to protect the soil, air, and water while keeping animals and plants safe. Foresters like Corey help the environment stay healthy for everyone.
FORESTRY
Taking care of forests so they stay healthy and useful.
FORESTER
A forest expert who plans healthy tree cutting and care.
LOGGER
A person who carefully cuts trees to help forests grow.
Meet a Logger: Matt Lundberg
Matt Lundberg is a logger with Lundberg Forest Products in Salway, Minnesota. His team cuts down trees and sends them to places that make things like paper and lumber for building homes. Before any trees are cut down, Matt meets with a forester to make sure they follow a plan that keeps animals, soil, and water safe. They also spread leftover tree parts, like leaves, branches and bark, on the ground to help new forest plants grow.