Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Kathy Manteuffel to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council.

Manteuffel, of Ottertail, is the owner of Limmer's Resort. She has been a resort owner since 1979 and currently sits on the board of directors of the Minnesota Resort Association. Manteuffel is also involved in the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce, sitting on the Lodging Committee. She is a past board member of the Otter Tail County Tourism Association. Manteuffel is appointed to a Forest Resources Council position for a representative from a statewide association representing the resort and tourism industry. She will serve a term which ends January 7, 2008. Manteuffel fills the Council seat formerly held by Greg Damlo.

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council develops recommendations to the Governor and to federal, state, county and local governments with respect to forest resource policies and practices that result in the sustainable management, use, and protection of the state's forest resources. The council consists of 17 members appointed by the Governor.