Having owned the property in Randall for more than 40 years, Dr. Charlie Ehlen sees the long-term value of caring for the forest, which includes harvesting from time to time, to keep it healthy. His property has been enjoyed by him, friends and family, as well as Scouts for many years.
Having worked with Dr. Charlie Ehlen of Sartell for more than 40 years, Bob Perleberg said it has been a delightful experience. Back then, Perleberg worked as forester for the Department of Natural Resources in little Falls. Ehlen had a property in Randall that was in need of forest management.
When Perleberg retired from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 10 years ago, he started a consulting business and has since, continued to work with several of the landowners he worked with before. Ehlen is one of them, he said.
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