Chapter 89 — Policies

89.001 Definitions Defines key forestry terms used in Chapter 89, including forest land, timber, state forest lands, and forest pests. 89.002 Policies Sets state policies on forest management, reforestation, and building roads to access forest lands. 89.01 Commissioner; Powers and Duties Gives the DNR commissioner power to manage forests, fight fires, control pests, and designate state forest land. 89.011 Forest Planning Coordination Requires the commissioner to coordinate forest planning with federal, state, and private groups. 89.012 Unit Forest Resource Plans Requires the commissioner to prepare forest resource plans for each management unit. 89.013 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.014 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.015 Southern Minnesota Tree Species; Research Directs research on growing trees like basswood, oak, and walnut in southern Minnesota. 89.016 Forest Campgrounds Requires a public meeting before the state can close a forest campground with 10 or more sites. 89.018 Heritage Forests Creates the Big Woods Heritage Forest across 13 named counties in southern Minnesota. 89.021 State Forests Lists all state forests in Minnesota by name and describes their legal boundaries. 89.0211 Sale of State Forest Lands Adjacent to Platted Areas Allows the commissioner to sell state forest land next to platted areas using standard land sale rules. 89.022 Disposal of Tillable Land in Memorial Hardwood Forest Allows disposal of tillable land in Memorial Hardwood Forest that is better suited for farming. 89.025 Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest; Land Use Restricted Bans motorized trail sports in the Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest except on designated roads. 89.03 Advancing Education Directs the commissioner to promote forestry education for landowners and the public. 89.031 Management and Control Requires the commissioner to manage state forests for timber, recreation, wildlife, and other uses. 89.032 Acquiring Land Lets the commissioner buy or exchange land to add to state forests. 89.033 Gifts Allows the commissioner to accept gifts of land or money for state forest purposes. 89.034 Tax-forfeited Lands; Inclusion in State Forests Lets the commissioner manage tax-forfeited land as part of state forests. 89.035 Income From State Forest Lands; Disposition Directs how income from state forest land sales and leases is distributed. 89.036 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.037 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.038 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.0385 Forest Management Investment Account; Cost Certification Requires the commissioner to certify forest management costs and transfer receipts to the forest management investment … 89.039 Forest Management Investment Account Creates the forest management investment account to fund forest management on state lands. 89.04 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.05 Accounting System Requires the commissioner to keep financial records for all forest management activities. 89.06 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.08 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.12 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.13 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.14 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.15 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.16 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.163 This section was renumbered to 90.60, subdivision 1. 89.164 This section was renumbered to 90.60, subdivision 2. 89.165 This section was renumbered to 90.60, subdivision 3. 89.166 This section was renumbered to 90.61. 89.167 This section was renumbered to 90.62. 89.168 This section was renumbered to 90.63. 89.17 Leases and Permits Lets the commissioner lease or permit use of state forest land for up to 21 years. 89.18 Roads Through State Forests Requires anyone building a road through state forest land to get the commissioners consent first. 89.19 Rules Gives the commissioner power to make rules for state forests and designate forest trails. 89.20 Posted Land; Trespass Makes it a misdemeanor to trespass on posted state forest land. 89.201 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.21 Campgrounds; Establishment and Fees Lets the commissioner set up and charge fees for campgrounds on state forest land. 89.22 Uses of State Forest Lands; Fees Lets the commissioner charge fees for special uses of state forests like rallies and dog sled races. 89.26 State Water Powers Withdrawn From Sale Reserves water power sites on state lands from sale and requires free licenses for development. 89.27 Land Suitable for Reforestation Withdrawn From Sale Lets the state buy cutover or waste land for reforestation and forest reserves. 89.28 Pulpwood Investigation Directs the commissioner to study how to produce and use pulpwood in Minnesota. 89.29 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.30 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.31 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.32 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.33 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.34 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.35 Tree Planting Creates a state tree planting program to produce and distribute seedlings to landowners. 89.36 Producing and Procuring Planting Stock Sets rules for how the state produces tree seedlings and planting stock. 89.37 Distributing Planting Stock Bans resale of state-provided tree seedlings and limits their use to reforestation. 89.38 Prohibition; Penalties Allows landowners to enter purchase agreements with the state for tree planting stock. 89.39 Purchase Agreements and Penalties Lets the commissioner sell or exchange tree nursery stock with other states and agencies. 89.391 Nursery Inspection Certificates; Limitations on Issuance Limits how long nursery inspection certificates are valid and sets conditions for their use. 89.40 This section was repealed by the legislature and is no longer in effect. 89.41 School Forests Allows school districts to set aside forest land for outdoor education and conservation. 89.42 Sale of Forest Products Lets school districts sell forest products from school forests with commissioner approval. 89.421 Forest Resource Assessment Products and Services Account Creates an account for selling forest assessment products and services. 89.43 Tree Seeds and Cones; Payments From Appropriations Lets the commissioner buy tree seeds and cones for the state tree nursery program. 89.51 Definitions Defines forest pests and shade tree pests and sets up the states pest control program. 89.52 Surveys and Investigations Requires the commissioner to survey for forest pests and control them on state land. 89.53 Control of Forest Pests and Shade Tree Pests Lets the commissioner create zones of infestation to control forest and shade tree pests. 89.54 Zones of Infestation; Establishment Requires landowners to cooperate with pest control in zones of infestation. 89.55 Infestation Control; Costs Lets the commissioner apply pest control on public and private land in infestation zones. 89.551 Approved Firewood Required Bans unapproved firewood on state lands to prevent spread of tree pests. 89.56 Expenses Sets how pest control costs are shared between the state and private landowners. 89.57 Dissolution of Infestation Zone Lets the commissioner dissolve a pest control zone when control work is no longer needed. 89.58 Forest Pest and Shade Tree Pest Control Account Creates a state account to fund forest pest and shade tree pest control work. 89.59 Cooperation Lets the commissioner work with federal, state, and local agencies on pest control. 89.60 Commissioner's Authority Gives the commissioner authority to hire staff, buy supplies, and make contracts for pest control. 89.61 Act Supplemental States that forest pest control laws add to, and do not replace, other existing laws. 89.62 Shade Tree Pest Control; Grant Program Creates a grant program for cities, counties, and other groups to control shade tree pests. 89.63 Certification of Tree Inspectors Lets municipalities appoint certified tree inspectors to check for pests on public and private land. 89.64 Exemptions States that Chapter 89 does not override the Department of Agricultures pest authority. 89.65 Forestry Education Requires the commissioner to create continuing education for foresters and a forest management manual. 89.66 Forestry Research and Extension Authorizes the University of Minnesota to conduct forestry research and extension education. 89.70 State Forest Road Account Creates a state forest road account funded by gas tax money for building and maintaining forest roads. 89.71 Forest Roads Sets rules for designating, building, maintaining, and conveying state forest roads. 89.715 Alternative Recording for State Forest Road Lets the commissioner record state forest road easements using an official map instead of individual deeds. 89.72 County Forest Access Road Account Creates an account to fund county forest access roads from gas tax revenue. 90.60 This section was renumbered from 89.163; see Chapter 90 for current timber law. 90.61 This section was renumbered from 89.166; see Chapter 90 for current timber law. 90.62 This section was renumbered from 89.167; see Chapter 90 for current timber law. 90.63 This section was renumbered from 89.168; see Chapter 90 for current timber law.