The Minnesota State Wood Innovation Team was a three-year project funded through a grant awarded by the Wood Education and Resource Center, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Download the final project report.
A collaborative team representing state agencies, universities, public and private landowners, economic development organizations, and private industry, the Minnesota State Wood Innovation Team was formed to develop strategies and on-the-ground actions that would enhance the forest industry and reduce fire risk in Minnesota. Goals included enhanced communication around these issues, response to unexpected agency and industry needs, and development of new projects to expand wood markets in Minnesota.
