The USFS Forest Legacy Program Video Project was designed to illustrate the diversity of its forest conservation projects as well as the robust and innovative partnerships that are critical to the program’s success.

The USFS Forest Legacy Program Video Project was designed to illustrate the diversity of its forest conservation projects as well as the robust and innovative partnerships that are critical to the program’s success.

In 2008, the USFS was in our neck of the woods filming for its Forest Legacy Program Video Project. I recently checked their website, and was delighted to see that their Sugar Hills video has been posted.

Here’s the intro on their website:

Minnesota’s Sugar Hills is a wonderful example of how recreation and sustainable forestry can come together as a community building initiative. This property is part of a local family run timber business. The property owners already were allowing public access for hiking and cross-country skiing so when the Rajala family came across the Forest Legacy Program, they new it would be a good fit for them and the people who enjoy visiting Sugar Hills. The State of Minnesota used FLP funds as well as funds form several partners to purchase a permanent conservation easement on the property.

And the link to the video: Sugar Hills Forest Legacy

Check it out – it’s a great story!