The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to bring back the online Wildlife Webinar Series this spring! This year’s series will explore how forestry management impacts wildlife habitats, economic decisions, and climate resilience. 

Forests play a critical role in supporting Minnesota’s diverse wildlife, providing food, shelter, and breeding grounds at every stage of succession—early, mid, or late.

Managing your forest involves balancing wildlife habitat needs, long-term economic goals, and strategies for adapting to a changing climate. With approximately 18 million acres of forest covering one-third of Minnesota’s land area, these decisions are vital for the health of our ecosystems and the species they support.

Join us to learn how to identify the stage of your forest, discover which wildlife thrive in each stage, and explore management strategies that create resilient habitats while meeting economic and environmental goals. 

Please join us for sessions from 12-1pm, Wednesdays in April (2, 9, and 16). This event is free, but preregistration is required. To register, please follow the link to each corresponding stage. You can register for all or pick and choose what is applicable to you!

z.umn.edu/EarlyForests4Wildlife

z.umn.edu/MidForests4Wildlife

z.umn.edu/LateForests4Wildlife

"When we promote the health and diversity of trees in a forest, we also foster the health and diversity of wildlife. By being active stewards of our forests, we are supporting the many species of wildlife that call these forests home. Implementing stewardship practices that improve forest health and resilience is essential for wildlife management." - Anna Stockstad, Extension Educator, Forest Ecosystem Health 

If you need help registering for one or more of these events, please reach out to your local Extension office for assistance.