The Minnesota Forestry Association (MFA) was started on January 18, 1876. The members of the current MFA celebrated the 150th year on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with a MFA history webinar led by MFA President Brian Huberty. You can view his presentation slides here: Minnesota Forestry 150 Years of Resilience
The MFA was the nation’s first forestry association and is the oldest conservation organization in Minnesota.
The original mission of the MFA was to encourage Minnesotans to plant trees, but it quickly expanded to advocating for responsible, sustainable forest management for the benefit of all Minnesotans. The work of MFA members has significantly shaped forestry in Minnesota, including the establishment of the state fire warden system, the state forest service, state parks, public forest land, the University of Minnesota forestry program, and resources for private landowners managing family forests.
Come celebrate the MFA 150th at the Minnesota Family Woodlands Conference, Friday, March 13, 2026, with keynote speaker Ethan Tapper. Register at https://mfwc.umn.edu/
