The document summarizes Minnesota's Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan which aims to: 1) Provide a comprehensive inventory and assessment of Minnesota's environment and natural resources. 2) Identify key issues affecting natural resources and recommend actions to improve outcomes. 3) Highlight opportunities for forest biomass and carbon markets to mitigate climate change through practices like cellulosic ethanol production and perennial crop sequestration.

1. Minnesota Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan Forest Values & Carbon Markets: Opportunities for Minnesota 2/26/09

4. Page 8 Final Plan Status of Natural Resources Strategic Framework Mapped to Key Issues Habitat Loss Land Use Practice Transportation Energy Use, Mercury Resulting in Strategic Areas for Action Integrated Planning Critical Land Protection Land & Water Restoration Sustainability Practices Economic Incentives for Sustainability PHASE II: Soil Erosion Nutrient Loading Solids Loading Toxics Loading Habitat Fragmentation Consumptive Use Hydrologic Modification Invasive Species GHG emissions Affected by Drivers of Change Air Water Land Fish Wildlife Recreation PHASE I:

5. Page 7 Final Plan Value of the Recommendation for Climate Change Mitigation or Adaptation

11. 0 0 Vulnerable key habitat by township and by Ecological Subsection High/Green = higher habitat value and higher threats Low/Yellow = lower habitat value and lower threats How will these key habitat priorities change with climate change?

13. Project Goal To achieve a better future for Minnesota ’ s natural resources

14. Access the plan at: www.lccmr.leg.mn/ Questions about the Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan or this presentation: Jean Coleman 612-588-4904 jcoleman@crplanning.com