Dovetail recognizes the links between sustainable forestry, responsible trade and consumption, and land use. Dovetail is interested in promoting land use research and planning and innovative programs that encourage and reward responsible land use activities. Dovetail is specifically interested in addressing and mimimizing land use impacts on soil and water resources.

Current Projects:

The Northwoods Regional ATV Trail System (formerly named the 70-Mile Trail Project)

This project includes the development of an extensive, first-rate ATV/OHV trail in Aitkin and Itasca Counties, Minnesota. The trail is designed to be environmentally sensitive, economically beneficial, and community supported.

Aitkin County Comprehensive Recreation Trail Plan
This project includes the development of an Aitkin County Comprehensive Recreation Trail Plan for all county lands managed by the Aitkin County Land Department (ACLD).

Crow Wing County Recreation

The Crow Wing County Land Services Department has initiated a project to develop a comprehensive recreation trails plan for county-managed public lands.  The plan will be informed by an evaluation of potential high conservation value forests under the county’s management.

Northwoods Carbon Credit Partnership

The Minnesota North Woods Carbon Credit Partnership will use data from Aitkin and Cass County to identify potential market opportunities for forest-based carbon credits. The project will also explore other ecosystem service markets. Dovetail Partners is assisting with project management while the Manomet Center is conducting the data analysis and modeling.