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This document provides guidelines for measuring and nominating trees for the Minnesota Big Tree Registry, detailing measurement methods for circumference, height, and crown spread, along with information

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How to fill out Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry

1. Obtain the official Native Big Tree Registry application form from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.
2. Identify a tree that is native to Minnesota and meets the minimum size requirements for registration.
3. Measure the tree’s circumference at 4.5 feet above ground level (DBH) using a measuring tape.
4. Measure the height of the tree using a clinometer or a measuring device.
5. Take a few photographs of the tree including its canopy and base.
6. Complete the application form by filling in details such as the tree species, location, measurements, and your contact information.
7. Submit the completed application form along with photographs to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources via email or mail.

Who needs Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry?

1. Landowners who have significant native trees on their property.
2. Environmentalists and conservationists interested in preserving native plant species.
3. Researchers studying ecological data related to Minnesota's native trees.
4. Educators and students in forestry or environmental science programs.
5. Community members involved in local conservation initiatives or tree planting efforts.

People Also Ask about

What is the oldest living tree in Minnesota?

The oldest known living cedar tree in Minnesota is believed to be over 1100 years old, growing in Lake County. These trees tilt and lean on the spongy peat of the swamp, and as they reach for the light their trunks become a sweeping curve, formed after years of gradual tipping.

What is the largest tree in Minnesota?

Minnesota's largest tree is the cottonwood, so you'll see a few of those in these photos.

What is the biggest tree in Minnesota?

Cottonwood trees are native plants that grow huge — over 100 feet tall and wide. They're famous (or maybe infamous) for producing seeds attached to a cottony mass that floats on the breeze, coats window screens and clogs pool and AC filters.

What is the most abundant tree in Minnesota?

Minnesota's most common tree species, aspen, is good for wildlife and people. Bigtooth aspen leaves have wide teeth. Courtesy of Welby Smith, DNR. Quaking aspen leaves have tiny teeth along the edges.

What is the main tree in Minnesota?

The oldest known tree in Minnesota grows in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The elder tree is over 1,000 years old and is informally known as the “Legacy Cedar.” It has stood the test of time with roots sunk deep in a quiet bay near the Canadian border.

How big can a cottonwood tree get?

Red Maples: There are several types of maple trees in Minnesota, the most common of which is the red maple. Red maples are found across eastern Minnesota, from the Twin Cities up to the far north.

What is the national tree of Minnesota?

The Norway Pine was adopted as the state tree in 1953. The red or Norway pine (Pinus resinosa) became the official state tree in 1953.

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What is Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry?

Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry is a program that recognizes and documents the largest native trees of each species found in Minnesota, serving as a way to promote awareness and appreciation of the state's natural heritage.

Who is required to file Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry?

Individuals, such as property owners and tree enthusiasts, who have identified a qualifying native tree are encouraged to submit their findings to the registry; however, there is no formal requirement for anyone to file.

How to fill out Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry?

To fill out the registry, individuals must complete a form that includes details about the tree's species, location, circumference, height, and crown spread, along with the observer's contact information.

What is the purpose of Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry?

The purpose of Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry is to encourage the conservation of native trees, enhance biodiversity awareness, and recognize the largest specimens to inspire appreciation for natural habitats.

What information must be reported on Minnesota’s Native Big Tree Registry?

Required information includes the tree's species, precise location (including county), measurements (circumference, height, and crown spread), the observer's name, and contact information.