| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
Agriculture and Forestry Day at the Legislature is Tuesday, Feb. 9
Celebration part of 25th A.B. Brooks Forestry Symposium
Agriculture and Forestry Day at the West Virginia State Legislature will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Representatives from state and federal agencies, as well as those from West Virginia’s forestry and agriculture industries will set up displays throughout the Capitol. The Division of Forestry will celebrate the agency’s centennial with a special display and a 7-foot-tall Smokey Bear statue.
Tuesday’s Agriculture and Forestry Day at the Legislature is the opening day of the 25th Annual A.B. Brooks Memorial Forestry Symposium, which runs through Wednesday, Feb. 10. The annual legislative reception, co-sponsored by the West Virginia Farm Bureau, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Wednesday’s events include a breakfast program featuring Sen. Walt Helmick (D-Pocahontas) as the main speaker. West Virginia Forestry Association (WVFA) President Bob Radspinner will deliver opening remarks at 9 a.m. Following his remarks will be presentations by Secretary of Commerce Kelley Goes and Director/State Forester Randy Dye, a panel discussion on invasive species and a presentation on the West Virginia Forest Assessment. Speaker of the House Rick Thompson will be the luncheon speaker.
The Symposium was created in 1986 in honor of Alonzo Beecher Brooks, West Virginia’s first forester.
For ticket information for Tuesday night’s reception and Wednesday’s events, contact the West Virginia Forestry Association Office at 304-372-1955.
2009 Loggers of Excellence Recognized
Division of Forestry names 120 loggers to prestigious list
Officials at the West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) continue to recognize the most conscientious professional loggers in the state through the Logger of Excellence program. This is the third consecutive year for the list, which names professional loggers who have completed a year’s work in full compliance with the West Virginia Logging Sediment Control Act (LSCA). A complete list of all 120 Loggers of Excellence for 2009 is available here:
--------------------------------------------------------------
MOUNTAINEER TREEWAYS PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Deadline is March 19, 2010
The Mountaineer Treeways program has replaced the National Tree Trust program and will continue to provide trees at no cost for various community projects.
All trees must be planted on public property in West Virginia. Civic organizations, municipalities, businesses and schools are encouraged to participate.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Download the 2010 Forestry Centennial Calendar
--------------------------------------------------------------
Download the 2009 Forestry Annual Report
--------------------------------------------------------------
"Trees are Terrific...and Energy Wise!"
2010 Arbor Day Poster Contest Submissions Accepted Through March 1, 2010
All fifth-grade teachers encouraged to submit students' posters
The West Virginia Division of Forestry and the National Arbor Day Foundation are calling on all fifth-grade teachers to showcase their students' artistic talents by participating in the 2010 West Virginia Arbor Day Poster Contest. This year's theme is "Trees are Terrific. . . and Energy Wise!"
--------------------------------------------------------------
Large Trees and Utility Lines Don't Mix
When planted under or too close to utility lines, tall-growing trees can create safety hazards, interruptions in service, increased maintenance costs and difficulties with proper pruning.
Learn more about planting the right tree in the right place with the
--------------------------------------------------------------
"Call Before You Cut" Program Helps Landowners
Develop Plans and Find Expert Help
Managing your woodland can be a daunting task, but help is here for West Virginia landowners.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Are you "Firewise, West Virginia?"
If your home is located beside the woods it is at risk for damage from wildfires.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Order Tree Seedlings from Clements State Tree Nursery
--------------------------------------------------------------
To help keep professional loggers up-to-date on recommended Best Management Practices (BMP) to control soil erosion and sedimentation, and to keep our streams and waters clean, the Division of Forestry introduces the revised West Virginia Silvicultural Best Management Practices for Controlling Soil Erosion and Sedimentation from Logging Operations manual.
--------------------------------------------------------------
CURRENT EVENTS
| 
