Restoring our northern forests

The Rajala
Mission

The Rajala Woods Foundation is committed to restoring long-lived tree species in their native habitat, creating healthy, resilient forests that will provide value for centuries.

Torn edge

Get your hands dirty

We’ve partnered with fellow non-profit organizations, industries, and public resource agencies to plant tens of thousands of long-lived trees across hundreds of acres in northern Minnesota.

We’re always looking for more groups to join us in bringing our mission forward. 

Visit our forests

Since the foundation’s inception in 2017, we have planted hundreds of thousands of trees across northern Minnesota.

How a seed of passion turned into acres of forests

A History of Growth

The foundation was named after its inspiration, Jack Rajala (reye-U-la). Jack was a conservationist, forest products businessman, and lifelong resident of Itasca County. He had a deep understanding and love for native northern Minnesota forests.

Throughout his long life, he planted more than 5 million trees. It’s through his vision that the Rajala Woods Foundation continues Jack’s work today.

When’s the best time to plant a tree? Yesterday.

When’s the second-best time to plant a tree?
Today.

See our work in action

The Canopy

The Rajala Woods Foundation is committed to restoring long-lived tree species in their native habitat, creating healthy, resilient forests that will provide value for centuries.

Trail cams

Coming soon to Hodnik Family Forest and Moose Creek

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Projects

We’ve accumulated over 2500 acres of land throughout northern Minnesota. See what we’ve done to transform them.

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Events

There are both fundraising and conservation events throughout the year.

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