A number of counties have Fire Weather Watches for Monday! Fire danger can and does change quickly. Check mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio… for current fire danger and burning restrictions in your area.

🚩Red Flag Warning for extreme fire risk in 39 counties today! Any spark could easily start a wildfire that spreads quickly. Don't burn brush or yard debris. Burning permits will not be activated. Check recent burning to make sure it's out COLD. mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

Dry conditions persist– water your trees! We may have had a wet summer, but now drought conditions are increasing across the state. When water is scarce, trees become more vulnerable to pests and diseases. For more info visit mndnr.gov/tree-care.

Dry conditions + gusty winds have led to a National Weather Service fire weather watch for much of western, southwest, and south central MN for today, Oct. 2. Help prevent wildfires – consider delaying burning. Check current fire danger conditions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio….

🚩Red Flag Warning 🚩 Today from 11 am - 7 pm in SW MN. Be careful with anything that can cause a spark. Fire danger is very high across the whole state. Check mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio… for current fire danger and burning restrictions.

🚩7 additional counties in southern Minnesota have been added to the Red Flag Warning. Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn Olmsted, Mower, Steele, and Waseca. Wildfires can start easily and spread quickly. Be careful! Check mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio… for fire danger and burning restrictions.

VICTORY! This week we celebrated the opening of Sheep Ranch (a new addition to Paul Bunyan State Forest) with support from Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Fund & partners Trust for Public Land & Minnesota DNR. The public can forever use this space for hiking, fishing, hunting & enjoying the beauty of MN.

⚠️Dry conditions + gusty winds have led to a National Weather Service fire weather watch for 2 counties in west central MN tomorrow, Oct. 5. Help prevent wildfires – consider delaying burning. Check current fire danger conditions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

The Fire Weather Watch has expanded to 16 counties in southwest and west central Minnesota.

🚩Red flag warning for SW and west central MN 🚩 Low humidity and windy conditions = increased wildfire risk today. Please don’t burn. Check restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

We are gearing up our spring 2025 tree sale which open Oct. 15! With 5 million coniferous and deciduous seedlings available, we are excited to take your order! New this year- minimum order is now 300 seedlings! Check out our inventory at mndnr.gov/forestry/nurse…

Koochiching and northern St. Louis counties begin burning restrictions tomorrow AM. Abnormally dry conditions have increased wildfire risk. Burning permits will not be activated, campfires are restricted in remote areas, & fireworks are not allowed. mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

Exciting News! Seedling sales are open. Use our online seedling form to place your order. Explore our wide selection of native seedlings. Order in the fall to get your trees in the spring. Minimum order 300 seedlings. dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/nurse…

🚩Heads up southwest and west central Minnesota! A Red Flag warning has been issued for 27 counties today from, 1-7 pm. The gusty winds and low humidity are ideal for wildfire. Please don’t burn. Check for current fire danger and restrictions at mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

🚩National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for 85 counties due to extreme fire risk. Also, near-critical fire weather is predicted in Cook and Lake counties. In these conditions, wildfires can start easily and quickly spread. Don't burn today! 🚩mndnr.gov/burnrestrictio…

Drought continues. Water your trees! Newly planted trees: 15-25 gallons of water a week. Mature trees: run a soaker hose for several hours. Keep your trees hydrated this fall right up until the ground freezes. For watering tips visit mndnr.gov/tree-care.

Wildland firefighters with the Minnesota DNR are responding to a wildfire within the vicinity of the Chengwatana State Fore east of Pine City, MN. Smoke may be visible north of the Snake River.

Firefighters are responding to a wildfire in Chengwatana State Forest. To support them and ensure public safety, the DNR has closed a portion of the forest. Please respect the closure and remember that drones are not permitted near active wildfires.