Forest Stewardship is a program that is designed through the DNR that provides technical advice to landowners for long range planning. Each plan is designed specifically for each property to help create goals that will help sustain the entire property except for active farming areas. It is a voluntary program that gives the land owner the opportunity to make a specific plan for the enhancement of their land.

To be eligible for this program you must be a private forest landowner who owns between 20-1,000 acres of land with at least 10 acres of trees or will have trees planted.

If you are interested in learning more about Forest Stewardship, please contact the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or call the SWCD at 218-283-1175 .