DNR Forest Management Guideline Monitoring

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals from qualified responders to monitor designated timber harvest sites in Minnesota for the Forest Management Guideline (FMG) implementation across three watersheds. The goal of the project is to collect specific data on the implementation rates of timber harvest forest management guidelines (FMGs) on a random selection of sites on public and private forestlands in specific Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC-8) watersheds of Minnesota. Responders will be required to develop a working knowledge of the 2025 Minnesota Forest Resource Council’s site-level forest management guidelines, attend a 2-day calibration workshop, and conduct field data collection and monitoring. Key features of the job include: • Monitoring up to 65-75 timber harvest sites • Collecting data on implementation rates of FMGs • Conducting field data collection and monitoring • Attending a 2-day calibration workshop • Meeting specific requirements for forestry experience and expertise • Submitting reports and data in a timely and accurate manner The contract is expected to be completed by September 1, 2026, with the possibility of extensions.