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Forest North
A podcast from the Superior National Forest in Northeastern Minnesota, Forest North is created by the Ely Tourism Bureau, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service- Superior National Forest. Find out more about the Superior National Forest at FS.USDA.GOV/superior
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Episodes
26 episodes
Friends of the Superior National Forest
On this episode, Jo Swanson returns. Jo was part of our fourth episode, talking about her role as Executive Director of Northwoods volunteer connection, a forest stewardship organization that partners with the US Forest Service. After ten years...
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Episode 25
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26:32
Silviculture on the Superior
Carl Layman, is a Silviclturist on the Laurentian Ranger District of the Superior National Forest. We talk about the challenges and rewards of managing a forest, and how silviculture helps shape the landscapes we love.
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Episode 24
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1:04:22
Tracking the Canada Lynx
Dan Ryan is a Wildlife Biologist on the Laurentian District of the Superior National Forest, and Taylor Brannock is a Biological Science Technician on the Kawishiwi District. They join this episode to talk about tracking and researching that ic...
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Episode 23
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57:50
Ojibwemowin Place Names
Erik Redix, Ojibwe Language Coordinator with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joins this episode, along with Superior National Forest Archeologist Lee Johnson who returns to Forest North, to talk about the Ojibwe language, or Oj...
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Episode 22
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1:22:12
Forest Service Law Enforcement
Teddy Mullins is a 24 year veteran Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer. He currently serves as Patrol Captain on the Chippewa and Superior National Forests in Minnesota.Show Notes:
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Episode 21
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1:00:00
Ruffed Grouse Society
Jeremy Collard and Stefan Nelson from the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society talk about the society's mission to promote forest stewardship and improve habitat for these popular game birds, along with the whole diversity of F...
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Episode 20
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48:38
Changing Climate on the Autumn Forest
Steve Robertsen drops by to talk about the slow transition to Autumn in the Northwoods, and what a changing climate can mean for the flora and fauna on the Superior National Forest.https://www.fs.usda.gov/superior
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Episode 19
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34:36
Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trails
Nancy Schultz, George Lokken and Jeremy Pischke, with Friends of the Flathorn-Gegoka Ski Trails, drop in to talk about the history and evolution of the oldest ski trail system on the Superior National Forest.Show Notes:
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Episode 18
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46:31
The Dirt on Soil Science
US Forest Service Soil Scientists Randy Kolka, Jeff Kroll and Dave Morley stop by to talk about their research into how increasing wildfires, and their severity, effect critical peatland ecosystems on the National Forest. Show Notes:
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Episode 17
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56:15
Fall is Afoot on the Forest
Steve Robertsen, Interpretation and Education Specialist, returns to Forest North talk about the transition to Autumn on the Superior National Forest: birds going south, squirrels going nuts and just why the trees end their season of leaves wit...
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Episode 16
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40:07
The Student Conservation Association partnership with the Superior National Forest
On this episode, we’re discussing the Student Conservation Association, the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Today we talk about the SCA partnership with the superior Natio...
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Episode 15
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39:24
MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation and the American Goshawk
Jon Benson, Assistant Recreation Program Manager for the Superior National Forest talks about the MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation partnership, along with Fatihah Muhammad and May Crews, two recent MobilizeGreen interns.Wildlife Biologis...
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Episode 14
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1:09:35
Dream Job: Wilderness Monitoring on the BWCAW
Dan Disch returns, along with Tom Roach to talk about the Superior National Forest Wilderness Monitoring Program, and what the data tells us about the modern experience in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area WildernessSteve Robe...
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Episode 13
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1:31:59
Fire On The Forest Part 2: The Logistics of Wildland Fire Fighting
Jamie Chopp, West Zone Fuels Planner on the LaCroix District, and Kawishiwi District Engine Captain and Wildland Firefighter Luke Macho talk about the logistics on the ground and in support of wild land firefighting.Episode Links:
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Episode 12
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58:07
Summer's arrival in the Northwoods and the fight against Aquatic Invasive Species
Liz Anderson from Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Matt Santo from the 1854 Treaty Authority join Forest North to talk about Aquatic Invasive Species in our area waters and how to help stop their spread. Steve Robertsen ret...
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Episode 11
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58:30
Fire on the Forest: Superior National Forest Fire strategies and Fire Adapted Communities
Nicole Selmer, Fire Prevention Specialist with the Kawishiwi Ranger District and Gloria Erickson, Fire Adapted Communities Project Manager with Dovetail Partners, talk about fire strategies on the Superior National Forest.Episode Links:...
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Episode 10
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55:22
Make a Living on the Forest: US Forest Service Jobs
Administrative Operations Specialist Renee Frahm joins Forest North to talk about how to apply for a US Forest Service job and begin a career working on the forest.Episode Links:USAJOBS - Th...
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Episode 9
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30:57
North Country Trail Update and Songbird Migration
The North Country Trail which will stretch 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont and will traverse the superior national forest along the border route trail, through the wilderness on the Kekekabic Trail and a new s...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:05:50
Life of the USFS Wilderness Crews
Forest service wilderness crews are a vital part of the management of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.Tom Yankowiak from the LaCroix ranger district and Chris Maher from the Kawishiwi District manage those wilderness crews, and to...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:00
All About Owls on The Superior National Forest
Wildlife Biologist Dave Grosshuesch joins to talk about owl monitoring efforts and shares field recordings of the key owl species on the Superior National Forest.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:27
Camping, Leave No Trace Practices and Seasons in Transition
This week, Wilderness Operations Lead Megan McClanahan and East Zone Wilderness Specialist Dan Disch join us to talk all things camping on the Superior National Forest. Steve Robertsen also stops by to talk about some sure signs of spring...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:06:40
Volunteers Help the Forest Go Round
Partnership Coordinator Emily Munter, along with Retired Forest Supervisor Jim Sanders and Northwoods Volunteer Connection Director Jo Swanson discuss the value of volunteerism on The Superior National Forest. Plus, Steve Robertson returns to s...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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59:57
Forest History, Archaeology, and the Role of a District Ranger
February 13th, 2024 is the 125th birthday of the Superior National Forest. In honor of that, Forest Archeologist Lee Johnson joins us to talk forest history. Aaron Kania talks about the role of the District Ranger and gives some updates on the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:11:23
"Go Live" Day for 2024 BWCAW Permits
On Episode 2 of Forest North, we hear from Maggie Whiting, Visitor Services Information Assistant with the Kawishiwi Ranger District, as she talks about the ins and outs of “Go-Live” day for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permits, which ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:06:19
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Managing 3.9 million acres of Woods and Waters + Wildlife in January on the Superior National Forest
On this premier episode, Superior National Forest Supervisor Tom Hall gives an overview of the multitude of roles played by members of the the USDA Forest Service – Superior National Forest team. Interpretation and Education Specialist Steve Ro...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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