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Researchers call for restoring human-forest connections in the Boundary Waters

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 by Greg Seitz

New study shows how people shaped iconic canoe country forests with fire, authors say it’s time to get back to those roots.

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Supporting the Protection of the Minnesota-Ontario border region and Superior National Forest including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, Voyageurs National Park, La Verendrye Provincial Park, Isle Royale National Park, and Lake Superior. More About Us >