...2014. The use of these funds is specifically restricted to activities of a capital nature and must be conducted on publicly owned land.For more information, contact Ken Holman at (651) 259-5269 or ken.holman@state.mn.us.

...our state's forests? "A shift in climate may change our forests' composition and how they're managed," said Ken Holman, DNR community forestry coordinator. "A warmer, drier climate will favor tree and plant species that can tolerate...

...646-6367. North Country question of the week Can trees help lower my heating and cooling bills? "Yes," said Ken Holman, DNR community forestry program coordinator. "Shade trees can reduce air-conditioning bills by nearly 25 percent...

...trees can reduce air-conditioning bills by nearly 25 percent and reduce annual fuel bills by up to 20 percent," said Ken Holman, DNR community forestry program coordinator. "To achieve these savings, trees should be strategically located on...