Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Three More Ohio Counties
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Hemlock woolly adelgid adults (Photo: Ashley Lamb, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, www.insectimages.org)
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COLUMBUS, Ohio-The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) [today] announced the discovery of a hemlock-killing pest in Lawrence, Monroe and Vinton counties in southeast Ohio. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is a small, aphid-like insect native to Asia that threatens the health and sustainability of eastern hemlock and Carolina hemlock in the eastern United States. Read more.
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Appalachian Initiative Restoring Forests in Degraded Mined Lands
WASHINGTON, DC-The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the USDA Forest Service - State and Private Forestry (USFS) announced [today] $678,000 in grants to support forest restoration on old, degraded mined land areas at sites in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. State foresters from those States, or their designated partners, will receive grants through the Appalachian Forest Renewal Initiative, a new partnership between NFWF and the USDA Forest Service. Read more.
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Grey Towers Celebrates Earth Day With Run/Walk
 MILFORD, Pa.--The Grey Towers National Historic Site will host an 8K Run/Walk on April 26, to celebrate Earth Day and introduce participants to the unique heritage of Gifford Pinchot's ancestral home. Proceeds will help the Grey Towers Heritage Association provide public programs throughout the year.
The Traveler's Guide to Grey Towers includes a map, directions, and information on accommodations.
Learn more and register.
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Entomologist Steve Katovich Earns Partnership Award
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Steve Katovich (right) and Greg Russell, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. (Photo: Phillip T. Marshall, Indiana Department of Natural Resources)
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ST. PAUL, Minn.--Dr. Steve Katovich was presented with the Partnership Award from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, at the NA S&PF St. Paul Field Office's State Forest Health Coordinators meeting. The award was presented on behalf of Forrest Boe, the Minnesota State Forester, to members of the Southeast Minnesota Emerald Ash Borer Response Team--an interdisciplinary and interagency team addressing emerald ash borer issues in southeast Minnesota. The group worked in the areas of survey protocols, utilization of infested trees, and coordination to ensure efficient and effective outcomes.
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Part-Timer Tom Brady Moves to Full Time
Long-time part-time Cooperative Fire Staff member Tom Brady made the switch to full time April 1, when he took a position as a natural resource specialist in the Fire and Aviation Management Staff, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry (NA S&PF). Read more.
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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(Source: National Safety Council)
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ITASCA, Ill.--Thousands die needlessly each year because people use their cell phones while driving. Hands-free devices offer no safety benefit. Avoid the traffic fines, car crashes, and life-altering consequences associated with driving while distracted. Join the National Safety Council in urging those you care about to stop using cell phones while driving. Get facts and materials.
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Plan Now to Go Outdoors in June
- National Get Outdoors Day is Saturday, June 14. Read more.
- The Great American Backyard Campout is Saturday, June 28. Read more.
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