Minn. Stat. § 89.35
Tree Planting
Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes Chapter 89 — State Forests; Tree Planting; Forest Roads · Status: effective
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- Minn. Stat. § 89.35, Tree Planting, Minnesota, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1700534
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Subdivision 1. Definitions.
The definitions in this subdivision apply to sections 89.35 to 89.39.
(a) "Tree" means any species of tree, woody perennial, shrub, or vine approved by the commissioner for the purposes authorized in sections 89.35 to 89.39, except cultivated varieties that are capable of producing fruit for human consumption.
(b) "Planting stock" or "tree planting stock" means trees native to this state and includes native tree hybrids that have been improved for conservation purposes.
Subd. 2. Purpose of planting.
The purposes for which trees may be produced, procured, distributed, and planted under sections 89.35 to 89.39 shall include auxiliary forests, woodlots, windbreaks, shelterbelts, erosion control, soil conservation, water conservation, provision of permanent food and cover for wild life, environmental education, and afforestation and reforestation on public or private lands of any kind, but shall not include the raising of fruit for human consumption or planting for purely ornamental purposes. It is hereby declared that all such authorized purposes are in furtherance of the public health, safety, and welfare.