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    This database allows for searching of mandated reports that the Library is expecting or has received since 2003, with selected mandates prior to 2003 included. Searches by committee only cover 2019 to the present. Each year, the Legislature mandates reports and studies to be completed by state agencies or other governmental entities. Legislative Reference Library staff track these mandates and obtain copies of the reports for our collection in order to provide long-term access. All mandated reports that the library has acquired are searchable through our catalog. For more information, see Mandated Reports. Please notify Library staff with questions or concerns.


    Your search returned 57 results.
    Topics: Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry

    For additional information, including links to the reports, click on "Details".

    Last Date ReceivedMandate DescriptionItem TitleAgencie(s)Session LawStatuteNext Due DateSubjects Committee/Agency Jurisdiction
    Details Report with results of a multidisciplinary research study of lowland conifer stands on 40 acres under state management, including: spatial estimates for carbon found in aboveground biomass, as well as soils and peat; strategies that maximize mitigation of global climate change; and recommendations for maximizing climate resilience, encouraging biodiversity, and providing air- and water-quality benefits. 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 1 Sec. 9(d) 01/15/2027 Environment/Natural Resources - Conservation
    Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details Report on the results of the long-term scientific study at the Ordway Field Station to provide information to land managers on protecting Minnesota's floodplain forests from combined threats of overabundant deer, invasive shrubs, and earthworms Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 6 Sec. 2 Subd. 6(b) 06/30/2025 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details Report on the results of the long-term scientific study at the Ordway Field Station to provide information to land managers on protecting Minnesota's floodplain forests from combined threats of overabundant deer, invasive shrubs, and earthworms Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 6 Sec. 2 Subd. 6(b) 06/30/2025 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 05/06/2024 Report relating to the production of planting stock at state nurseries State Forest Nursery Program Legislative Report Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 119 Art. Sec. 3 Subd. 1(a) 89.36 Subd. 4 06/21/2025 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 02/02/2023 Progress and accomplishments of the Forest Resources Council Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Implementation of the Sustainable Forest Resources Act Minn. Forest Resources Council 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 116 Subd. 6 89A.03 02/01/2025 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details Report on the use of money appropriated for a grant to the owner of a biomass energy generation plant in Shakopee that uses waste heat from the generation of electricity in the malting process to purchase a wood dehydrator to facilitate disposal of wood that is infested by the emerald ash borer Minn. Pollution Control Agency 2023 Minn. Laws Chap. 60 Art. 1 Sec. 2 Subd. 7(p) 10/01/2024 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Environment/Natural Resources - Invasive Species         		Environment and Natural Resources
    Details 05/24/2022 Report to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council on the nature and extent of silvicultural practices used, and compliance with the timber harvesting and forest management guidelines. Timber Harvesting and Forest Management Guidelines on Public and Private Forest Land in Forested Watersheds in Minnesota Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 89A.07 02/15/2024 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 01/12/2023 Report with goals for increasing carbon sequestration in public and private forests in the state and recommended forestry strategies Forests and Carbon in Minnesota: Opportunities for Mitigating Climate Change: A Report to the Minnesota Legislature Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2021 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 132 01/15/2023 Environment/Natural Resources - Air & Climate Issues
    Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry         		Environment and Natural Resources Policy
    Details 03/02/2018 Report the findings of a study of the ability to sustainably harvest at least 1,000,000 cords of wood annually on state-administered forest lands. Sustainable Timber Harvest Analysis: Phase 2 Final Report Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2017 Minn. Laws Chap. 93 Art. 1 Sec. 3 Subd. 4(e) 03/01/2018 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 04/25/2016 Report forestry revenues attributable to trust lands, the forestry operating costs certified against trust lands, and how the certified costs and net revenues from trust lands are distributed Transfer Certification Report Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources
    Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry         		16A.125 Subd. 5 03/01/2017 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 01/17/2024 Report on firefighting costs incurred and reimbursements received in prior fiscal year Annual Report on Emergency Firefighting Expenditures Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 114 Art. 3 Sec. 4 Subd. 4 01/15/2017 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Fires & Fire Fighters
    Details 01/17/2017 Report on sand Dunes Forest tree removal collaboration activities Sand Dunes State Forest Public Engagement Project Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2016 Minn. Laws Chap. 189 Art. 3 Sec. 47 01/15/2017 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 02/11/2014 A plan and recommendations on utilizing state forest nurseries State Forest Nursery Program and Tree Improvement Program: Challenges, Roles, and Recommendations to Improve Minnesota's Future Forests Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 114 Art. 3 Sec. 4 Subd. 4 12/31/2013 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 02/17/2014 A plan and recommendations on utilizing state forest nurseries State Forest Nurseries Program Business Plan Update Fiscal Years 2013-2016. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2013 Minn. Laws Chap. 114 Art. 3 Sec. 4 Subd. 4 12/31/2013 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 10/19/2016 To establish additional and enhance existing outdoor school forest and prairie classroom networks throughout Minnesota. Expanding Outdoor Classrooms at Minnesota Schools Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources 2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 362 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 8(f) 06/30/2013 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 01/17/2024 Report identifying all firefighting costs incurred and reimbursements received in the prior fiscal year Annual Report on Emergency Firefighting Expenditures Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 1 Sec. 4 Subd. 4 01/15/2013 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 03/13/2013 Report evaluating existing and potential financial incentives for private forest land management Private Forestland Management Study and Recommendations Minn. Forest Resources Council 2012 Minn. Laws Chap. 272 Art. Sec. 92 01/15/2013 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 08/08/2016 A risk assessment of the methods of spreading, testing of management recommendations, and identification of key areas for action in the state to reduce the impacts of invasive earthworms on hardwood forest productivity Earthworms of the Great Lakes University of Minnesota 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 143 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 6(e) 06/30/2012 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Environment/Natural Resources - Invasive Species
    Details 08/10/2016 A risk assessment of the methods of spreading, testing of management recommendations, and identification of key areas for action in the state to reduce the impacts of invasive earthworms on hardwood forest productivity Prevention and Early Detection of Asian Earthworms and Reducing the Spread of European Earthworms University of Minnesota 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 143 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 6(e) 06/30/2012 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Environment/Natural Resources - Invasive Species
    Details 01/17/2012 Budget and financial plan for the state nurseries State Forest Nursery Program Business Plan and Report to the Legislature Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 30 01/15/2012 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 04/28/2011 Report indicating all purchases of forest land using money from the forests for the future revolving account Report on the Forests for the Future Revolving Account Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Art. Sec. 6 84.67 10/01/2011 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 02/02/2011 Report on the findings of the evaulation of sales of timber products sold from state lands under permits based solely on the appraiser's estimate of the timber volume, to identify the method that is most efficient and effective Optimal State Timber Sales Scaling Methods Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 176 Art. 5 Sec. 1 01/15/2011 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 02/25/2011 Report of the Forest Pest Work Group Minnesota Forest Pest Workgroup Report to the Legislature Minn. Dept. of Agriculture
    Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources         		2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 333 Art. 1 Sec. 39 09/01/2010 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 12/21/2009 Quarterly forest management investment account fund statements Forest Management Investment Account Unallotments Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 368 Art. 1 Sec. 19 01/15/2010 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 01/25/2010 Report with recommendations on implementation and analysis of the number and ownership of acres available for tree planting, types of native species best suited for planting, availability of planting stock and potential costs [carbon sequestration] Assessing Forestation Opportunities for Carbon Sequestration in Minnesota Minn. Forest Resources Council 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 37 Art. 1 Sec. 68 01/15/2010 Environment/Natural Resources - Air & Climate Issues
    Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 08/26/2011 Study of options for addressing the fragmentation and parcelization of large blocks of private forest land in the state A Model Forest Resources Element for Local Plans Minn. Forest Resources Council 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 363 Art. 5 Sec. 4 Subd. 4 12/31/2009 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 08/26/2011 Study of options for addressing the fragmentation and parcelization of large blocks of private forest land in the state Maintaining the Forestland Base in Minnesota: Forestland Parcelization and Policy Tools Minn. Forest Resources Council 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 363 Art. 5 Sec. 4 Subd. 4 12/31/2009 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 08/26/2011 Study of options for addressing the fragmentation and parcelization of large blocks of private forest land in the state Protecting Minnesota Forests from Parcelization with Conservation Easements Minn. Forest Resources Council 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 363 Art. 5 Sec. 4 Subd. 4 12/31/2009 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 12/21/2009 Statewide plan to address the fragmentation and parcelization of large blocks of forest land in the state Quantifying Parcelization Potential of Forest Lands in Itasca County, North Central Minnesota Minn. Forest Resources Council
    University of Minnesota         		2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 4 Subd. 4 01/15/2009 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 01/29/2008 Report and recommendations of the task force to develop a plan to prepare the state for early detection, appropriate response, and educating the public regarding invasive pests that threaten the tree cover of Minnesota Forest Protection Plan Minn. Forest Resources Council 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 159 12/15/2007 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 02/07/2008 Guidelines or best management practices for logging slash Biomass Harvesting Guidelines for Forestlands, Brushlands and Open Lands Minn. Forest Resources Council 2005 Minn. Laws Chap. 97 Art. 5 Sec. 2 216B.2424 07/01/2007 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 03/04/2008 Proposed minimum standards for forest conservation easements Minimum Standards for Conservation Easements Acquired with Public Money in Minnesota Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 30 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 4 06/01/2007 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 02/02/2023 Annual report on activities and progress made by the regional forest committees. Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Implementation of the Sustainable Forest Resources Act Minn. Forest Resources Council 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119 89A.06 Subd. 2a 02/01/2007 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 05/07/2003 Annual report on activities and progress made by the regional forest committees. Recommended Desired Outcomes, Goals and Strategies: North Central Landscape Region Minn. Forest Resources Council 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119 89A.06 Subd. 2a 02/01/2007 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 05/07/2003 Annual report on activities and progress made by the regional forest committees. Recommended Desired Outcomes, Goals and Strategies: Northeast Landscape Region Minn. Forest Resources Council 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119 89A.06 Subd. 2a 02/01/2007 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 06/26/2003 Annual report on activities and progress made by the regional forest committees. Recommended Vision, Goals and Strategies: Southeast Landscape Minn. Forest Resources Council 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119 89A.06 Subd. 2a 02/01/2007 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 12/08/2009 Review of the forest classification status of all state forests classified as managed, all forest lands under the authority of the commissioner as defined in M.S. 89.001 Subd. 13, and lands managed by the commissioner under M.S. 282.011 Final Forest Planning Review: DNR Completes State Forest Classification and Route Designation Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2003 Minn. Laws Chap. 128 Art. 1 Sec. 167 Subd. 1 12/31/2006 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Parks & Recreation
    Details 12/06/2005 Description of the public involvement process for timber harvest plans Public Notice and Involvement in DNR Annual Timber Harvest Plans Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 485 Sec. 1 90.042 07/01/2006 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 04/19/2006 Report on the safety and education program for Minnesota loggers LogSafe: 2006 Report to the Legislature Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 7 Subd. 4 03/15/2006 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Labor & Employment Issues
    Details 08/20/2008 Report that provides a benchmarking matrix and analysis that compares the environmental review and permitting requirements for forest products and mining industry projects in Minnesota with requirements in other states and countries Benchmarking Minnesota's Environmental Review and Permitting Processes for Forestry and Mining Industries: A Comparative Assessment Minn. Pollution Control Agency 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 2 Subd. 7 12/01/2005 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Mining Industries
    Details 04/06/2023 Review and update of timber harvesting and forest management guidelines Sustaining Minnesota Forest Resources: Voluntary Site-Level Forest Management Guidelines for Landowners, Loggers and Resource Managers Minn. Forest Resources Council 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 118 89A.05 06/30/2005 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details Report to the legislature on the recovery of sunken logs under M.S. 103G.650 (Recovering sunken logs on inland waters) Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 337 Art. Sec. 2 06/30/2003 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 04/03/2003 Information on riparian forests and timber harvesting in riparian management zones Riparian Forests in Minnesota: A Report to the State Legislature on Harvest in 2002 Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Sec. 118 Subd. 4 89A.05 02/01/2001 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 02/02/2023 First report on the progress and activities of the regional forest committees (northeast landscape) Report to the Governor and Legislature on the Implementation of the Sustainable Forest Resources Act Minn. Forest Resources Council 1999 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. Sec. 119 89A.06 12/01/2000 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details Report detailing progress toward implementation of the comprehensive timber harvesting and forest management guidelines Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 216 Art. Sec. 5 Subd. 4 02/01/1998 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details Status of state's forest resources: strategic plan Minn. Forest Resources Council 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 220 Art. Sec. 80 01/01/1997 Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 09/27/2005 Report on the status of the state timber sales and timber management program Annual Report of Timber Sold Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 90.172 Subd. 2 (formerly 90.041 Subd. 3)   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 12/15/2009 Report on the status of the state timber sales and timber management program Status of the State Timber Sales and Timber Management Programs Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 90.172 Subd. 2 (formerly 90.041 Subd. 3)   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 01/05/2012 Report providing detailed information on all auctions and informal sales made in the previous fiscal year DNR Annual Report of Timber Sold by Permit Holder and Permit Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 90.172 Subd. 1   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 05/29/2019 Assessment of strategic directions in forest resources research Priority Research to Sustain Minnesota's Forest Resources Minn. Forest Resources Council 89A.08   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 12/16/2009 Report on the forest management lease pilot project Forest Management Lease Pilot Study Report Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 176 Art. 5 Sec. 2 88.795   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details Annual report on the progress of the forest management lease pilot project Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 176 Art. 5 Sec. 2 88.795   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 10/19/2016 Assessment of potential impacts of emerald ash borer on Minnesota's black ash forests Ecological and Hydrological Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
    University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents         		2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 362 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 6(b)   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details Assessment of the role of forest health management in resisting infestation of invasive species Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
    University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents         		2010 Minn. Laws Chap. 362 Art. Sec. 2 Subd. 5(c)   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 10/20/2016 Evaluation of biomass harvesting impacts on Minnesota's forests Evaluation of Biomass Harvesting Impacts on Minnesota's Forests Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
    University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents         		2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(h)   Energy Issues - Renewable Energy
    Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 10/20/2016 Assessment of the potential response of northern Minnesota's boreal forests to observed and predicted changes in climate conditions Change and Resilience in Boreal Forests in Northern Minnesota Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
    University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Board of Regents         		2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 2 Subd. 3(i)   Environment/Natural Resources - Air & Climate Issues
    Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry
    Details 10/20/2016 To assess the decline of northern white cedar plant communities in northeast Minnesota, prioritize cedar sites for restoration, and provide cedar restoration training to local units of government. Northeast Minnesota White Cedar Plant Community Restoration Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Sp. Sess. Chap. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 2 Subd. 4(r)   Environment/Natural Resources - Forestry