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Burning restrictions lifted in 32 Minnesota counties

...and north Beltrami counties. It is anticipated these will be lifted soon.Because fire danger can change quickly, DNR foresters can turn off burning permits in individual counties whenever conditions warrant. This could occur if there is a dry...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-05-21/burning-restrictions-lifted-32-minne
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Wallin named state's Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year

...He has served on many local and county government boards and commissions.Dean Makey, inspecting Department of Natural Resources forester of the John Wallin and Family Tree Farm said, "John exemplifies the meaning of tree farming. He...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-05-21/wallin-named-states-outstanding-tree
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DNR adds burning restrictions for 4 additional counties

...feet in diameter and 3 feet in height, are allowed. Fire conditions may change quickly. If conditions warrant, DNR foresters may restrict local burning on short notice. For more information and maps, and to check fire conditions, see www...

http://brainerddispatch.com/outdoors/2013-05-13/dnr-adds-burning-restrictions-4-
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Four grass fires keep DNR foresters busy Monday

...four fires. All the fires were in grassy, open upland areas or swampy areas."Mortensen said there were about 20 DNR foresters working on extinguishing the grass fires, and firefighters from the Pequot Lakes and Nisswa Fire Departments assisted...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-05-07/four-grass-fires-keep-dnr-foresters-
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Burning restrictions placed on 13 additional counties

...conditions and is monitored until coals have cooled. Fire conditions may change quickly. If conditions warrant, DNR foresters have the ability to restrict local burning on short notice. For more information and maps, and to check fire conditions...

http://brainerddispatch.com/outdoors/2013-04-29/burning-restrictions-placed-13-a
Outdoors
Learn about woodland creatures, woods and water

...be a full day of presentations, discussions and questions and answers about Minnesota woods," said Mimi Barzen, DNR forester. "The event is primarily for Minnesota family woodland owners, although others are also welcome." The aim is to...

http://brainerddispatch.com/outdoors/2013-02-22/learn-about-woodland-creatures-w
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Baxter City Council: Disc golf course sent back to commission

...Parks and Recreation Commission, Klein, who is the council's liaison to the commission, asked if Department of Natural Resources Forester (DNR) Dean Makey could work with the disc golf club to save trees around the proposed course by Whipple...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-08-21/baxter-city-council-disc-golf-course
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Heat advisory extended through Thursday

...weather gauge at the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport had 1.33 inches of rain from the overnight storm. Mark Mortensen, DNR forester, said the gauge at the DNR offices had .65 inches overnight. Mortensen said the downpour was so heavy at times Highway...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-07-03/heat-advisory-extended-through-thurs
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When and how should trees be trimmed?

...tree. The USDA Forest Service has a pamphlet that describes proper pruning techniques. It is available on their website at http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht_prune/prun001.htm. ? Bill Glesener, DNR forester

http://brainerddispatch.com/outdoors/2012-11-21/when-and-how-should-trees-be-tri
Outdoors
DNR equipment shortage

...scarcity of snow have prolonged the fire season for DNR foresters and posed occasional equipment shortages that have had...hardwoods, Wysocki said, which is what some Brainerd DNR foresters were doing Wednesday in Roosevelt Township of Crow Wing...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2011-12-29/dnr-equipment-shortage
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