USA

UPM operates in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota is a transitional area between deciduous forests, coniferous forests, and prairie which is considered part of the Temperate Forest Zone. Aspen is the predominant cover type. Three different pine species, two spruce species, cedar, larch and fir represent the conifers. The most common hardwoods are birch, oak, maple and basswood.

Country targets

Key area Targets
Native tree species Decrease non-native species and increase native species that are in low abundance.
Continue to implement management by habitat types.
Deadwood Maintain quality of deadwood in harvesting.
Valuable habitats Protect valuable habitats.
Identify small valuable habitats to complement the existing mapped ones.
Structure Continue to improve stand structure.
Monitor success of habitat type management.
Water resources Maintain existing protection measures.
Natural Forests Protect and maintain identified natural areas as non-intervention.

Biodiversity projects

Fungi as an indicators of forest health

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