Second Annual Bioenergy Day--Celebrating Nature's Energy Source
CANTONMENT, Fla.--Bioenergy day draws attention to the importance of renewable energy generated from biomass. Woody biomass is the woody parts of plants, such as the limbs and tops of harvested trees, that cannot be sold in traditional markets. For more information, see the success story about bioenergy titled, Team provides clean, renewable energy solutions in New Hampshire, in this newsletter; and read more about Bioenergy Day on the Domestic Fuel Web site.
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New Pest Detections in New Jersey and Wisconsin
Emerald ash borer in Burlington County, NJ--Read about it on the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Web site.
Oak wilt in Washburn County, WI--Read about it on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Web site.
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Forest Service Recognized at Planting of 30,000th Tree
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A new book for ages 10-14 follows the Asian longhorned beetle infestation in Worcester. Titled, "Beetle Busters: A Rogue Insect and the People Who Track It," the book by Loree Griffin Burns features Forest Service entomologists Kevin Dodds and Michael Bohne.
(Photo: www.sciencemeetsadventure.com)
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DURHAM, N.H.--Nearly 200 Federal, State, city, and local private partners gathered in Worcester, MA, on October 6, to celebrate the planting of 30,000 trees in the Asian long-horned beetle-devastated city. Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry was among the groups lauded for playing a critical role in the restoration project. Speeches were followed by the ceremonial planting of the 30,000th tree on the same property where the first tree was planted in 2008.
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Forest Champions Recognized at Chesapeake Watershed Forum
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va.--As part of the 2014 Chesapeake Watershed Forum, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the Forest Service presented awards to four Forest Champions, for their contributions to conserving, restoring, and celebrating forests throughout the bay watershed.
The Greatest on the Ground Impact award went to the West Virginia Project CommunitTree partnership. The award for Most Effective at Engaging the Public went to the Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation in Maryland. The Exemplary Forest Steward Award went to private forest land owner Nancy G.W. Baker of Bradford County, PA. The Life Time Achievement Award went to Joe Howard for his tireless efforts in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Forests of the Chesapeake watershed contribute to the health of the bay and are central to the bay Restoration Strategy, which was the result of a 2009 executive order by President Obama.
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Take-Home Lessons from Fire Prevention Week
QUINCY, Mass.--Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2014) reminds us to plan for fire safety in the workplace and at home. The National Fire Protection Association has a wealth of fire safety information on its Web site. Following is a sampling of topics with links to related safety tip sheets.
- Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, followed by heating equipment.
- Smoking is a leading cause of civilian home fire deaths.
- Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.
- Plan and practice a home fire escape plan twice a year. Items that block doors and windows could keep you from escaping, so unblock your exits today!
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Logger of the Year Chosen to Cut Capitol Christmas Tree
CASS LAKE, Minn.--This has been a big year for Scheff Logging and Trucking. In April the Marcell, Minnesota - based company was named the "Logger of the Year" by the Minnesota Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee (MN SIC). That recognition has now led to logger Jim Scheff having the honor of cutting the white spruce that will light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Read more about Scheff and upcoming tree events on the Capitol Christmas Tree Web site.
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Recent Webinar Addressed the ForWarn Satellite-Based System
An October 15, 2014, Webinar focused on the ForWarn satellite-based monitoring system for the conterminous United States. The system includes both near-real-time and long-term tracking tools to identify the occurrence and severity of disturbances related to weather, insects and diseases, fire, logging, and development, in addition to long-term post-disturbance recovery. View the Forwarn Webinar on the Webinar Portal for Forestry and Natural Resources of Southern Regional Extension Forestry. Visit the project's Web site.
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State Timber Sales Create Record Value for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.--Record timber sales from State lands during fiscal 2014 reflect continued progress toward improving forest health and diversity while contributing nearly $12 million to support habitat management, recreation and other work by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Read more on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Web site.
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Christmas Tree Pest Manual Third Edition Published
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.--The Christmas Tree Pest Manual originally published in 1983 and updated in 1998, has just been revised. This newest edition, written in everyday language for anyone with an interest in Christmas tree, moves away from the earlier emphasis on Scotch pine. New pests that are found on fir and other species of Christmas trees are also now included. The full-color 160-page manual published by the USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry, is available in print and online for viewing or downloading.
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