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Licensed Tree Expert Training for May 28-29, 2008
The Natural Resources Careers Conference, July 20 – 26, 2008
This is a one week coeducational summer camp program for high school students
interested in pursuing a career in forestry or other natural resource management
that combines classroom and field activities. Tree identification, forest
ecology, reforestation, forest measurements, soil and water conservation,
wildlife habitat improvement, urban forestry and fisheries management are just
some of the subjects covered. Field trips explore a paper mill, fish hatchery
and state forest. The program is held at Hickory Environmental Education Center,
in Garrett County. Two students are sponsored by each Forestry Board, at no cost
to the students. Camp fees are paid by local conservation organizations, civic
groups and businesses. Forestry Board members coordinate camp promotion,
solicitation of sponsors, and student selection.
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Forest Conservation and Goal Setting
In Directive 06-1 signed by the Chesapeake Executive Council on September 22,
2006, The Governor of Maryland committed state resources to “conserving those
forest lands in the Bay watershed where conservation to protect water quality is
most needed.” A major part of this commitment is to use the best available tools
to locate areas where retention and expansion of forests is most needed to
protect water quality and to set a goal, framework, and milestones for
protecting forested areas of critical importance to water quality (in acres or
percentage of forested lands) while considering which of those are most
vulnerable to development. The State of Maryland is charged with delivering a
proposed goal by April 30, 2007, to allow for a Chesapeake Bay wide goal to be
adopted in Fall 2007.
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 Emerald
Ash Borer
On August 15, 2006, emerald ash borer was found in Maryland for the second time.
The emerald ash borer is a serious invasive insect that, prior to Maryland's
detection in late August 2003, had only been detected in the U.S. in Michigan
(2002) and Ohio (2003). The insect feeds on and kills ash trees, an important
neighborhood and landscaping tree, one to three years after infestation.
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 Buying
Firewood
We get many calls from people either with questions about buying their seasons
supply of firewood or what they can do after recently purchasing wood they were
less than happy with. There are a few things you should know about wood and the
laws regarding selling firewood that will help you make the best decision when
making your firewood purchase.
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April 17, 2008 |
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