Aitkin Area Private Woodlands Group

Troy Holcomb
218-429-3025
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The Aitkin Area Private Woodlands Group is a non-profit collection of local foresters, landowners and biologists assembled in 1985 to inform, educate and advocate for woodland owners on issues related to good woodland stewardship in Aitkin County. See our Mission Statement & Business Procedures here.


Brainerd Chapter

John Wallin
(218) 562-4473
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East Central Woodland Owners

John O’Reilly
(320) 655-4411
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Fillmore County SWCD Forestry Committee

Aaren Mathison
Fillmore SWCD
902 Houston St. NW
PO Box 45
Preston, MN 55965
W: (507) 887-0240
C: (507) 272-3551


Itasca County Private Woodlands Committee

Josh Donatell
(218) 328-8912
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Kettle River Woodland Council

Alan Finifrock
(218) 721-2896
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Northwoods Forestry Cooperative

Pat Lanin
(218) 764-3315
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Rice County Forestry Committee

Andy Kernan
Office: (507) 497-1351
Cell: (507) 602-0849
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Chapter Focus: Seed spreader and tree planter for rent.


Root River Woodland Council

Valiree Green
(507) 724-5261 Ext. 5
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Wabasha County Forestry Committee

Jen Wahls
(218) 310-9058
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Chapter Focus: Annual event in February/Connect landowners with available resources/support MFA policy.