Currently the SWCD does not have the capacity of offer technical assistance for private woodland management. However, we are currently working on building our skills to include Forest Stewardship Planning. Forest stewardship plans are an excellent staring poring for any forested-land owner interested in learning more about their resources and caring for the future of Minnesota forests. A written plan includes an inventory of your forest, sets long-term goals with possible funding for activities such as tree planting, timber stand thinning, timber harvesting, improving wildlife habitat, or creating a low-impact hiking trail. We are also actively pursuing dedicated funding from the Clean Water Act to offer Forested Conservation Easements in the Rum River Watershed.