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BCCrouch · « **Reply #160 on:** August 04, 2008, 02:52:44 pm »

What's your take on the Sierra Club, Ron?

Ron Scott · « **Reply #161 on:** August 04, 2008, 11:21:30 pm »

They are not advocates of Multiple Use Management.

TexasTimbers · « **Reply #162 on:** August 05, 2008, 08:23:07 pm »

BCCrouch · « **Reply #163 on:** August 07, 2008, 01:31:40 pm »

Quote from: Ron Scott on August 04, 2008, 11:21:30 pm

They are not advocates of Multiple Use Management.

Awww, c'mon, Ron! What's reaaallly lurking behind those bushy eyebrows? The pot is there on the stove right in front of you and is absolutely begging to be stirred up a bit...

Ron Scott · « **Reply #164 on:** August 09, 2008, 02:10:55 pm »

Michigan's U.P.

Ottawa National Forest Celebrates Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River Land Acquisition

In FY 2008, the Ottawa National Forest (Upper Peninsula Michigan) will finalize one of its most significant land acquisitions by accepting the title for nearly 2,000 acres of land within the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River. This land acquisition was made possible by support from the Trust for Public Lands (TPL), We Energies, Senators Stabenow and Levin, and Congressman Stupak. August 15, the Forest will celebrate this land acquisition with a dedication ceremony. Representatives from our partners and the Forest Service will be present. This event will also commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers (W&SR) Act. The Forest Service's ability to secure this wilderness and wild and scenic river inholding to preserve the character and namesake of the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness for future generations is a significant act of cooperation, support, and commitment to the natural resources.

Chief's Newsletter

Ron Scott · « **Reply #165 on:** August 19, 2008, 07:15:01 pm »

New Hampshire

August 18th-The New Hampshire Sierra Club's attempt to halt two logging operations in White Mountain National Forest was unsuccessful. On August 15, Federal Judge Steven McAuliffe did not support the Sierra Club's argument that timber operations cause irreparable injury to the White Mountain National Forest.

However, The Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society and the Center for Biological Diversity called for timber operation to be suspended while they prepare an appeal to Judge McAuliffe's decision.

This decision follows an order issued by McAuliffe in June denying claims that the logging plan did not receive sufficient review by the U.S. Forest Service and other interested groups. He said that the possibility of harm to the environment does not guarantee irreparable injury. He added that if the courts were involved every time an environmental group in the United States argued potential harm, timber operations would not exist.

Full text of the article available on the web:
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?ID=/20080818/GJOPINION_01/23105

SAF Policy Update

Tom · « **Reply #166 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:47:47 am »

McAuliffe is right, methinks.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #167 on:** August 20, 2008, 12:05:14 pm »

Well it good to know there are a few sensible judges.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #168 on:** September 22, 2008, 08:57:05 pm »

Georgia

Two wood-to-electricity plants on tap for Georgia

September 19 – According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue recently announced that the state could get two more wood-burning power plants by 2015. Tucker-based Oglethorpe Power Corp., the nation's largest power supplier to co-ops, is ready to spend about $1 billion to build the plants. They would generate enough electricity from Georgia wood to power between 100,000 and 120,000 homes. A third plant is under consideration.

For more information, visit the newspaper's website.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #169 on:** September 23, 2008, 06:22:43 pm »

Montana

Federal Study Says Grizzlies Thriving in Montana

The Associated Press has reported that the grizzly bear, once thought to be headed for extinction, is now thriving in Montana. According to researchers with the US Geological Survey, there are approximately 765 bears in the northwestern part of the state. That's the largest population of grizzly bears documented there in more than 30 years, and a sign that the species is recovering.

For more information, visit the Yahoo News website.

For additional information, visit the USGS website.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #170 on:** September 26, 2008, 11:16:39 pm »

Michigan

MTU CONCLAVE MAKES ESPN

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/timbersports/news/story?id=3592705 ].

beenthere · « **Reply #171 on:** September 27, 2008, 09:29:41 am »

Ron
I'd like to be there to watch...

Was about 50 years ago that I was at the Conclave near Ann Arbor, MI to do similar things.
No real talent, but had a lot of fun except for my attempts to win the tobacco spit contest.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #172 on:** September 27, 2008, 10:30:09 am »

They are looking for volunteers to help with the event.

beenthere · « **Reply #173 on:** September 27, 2008, 11:59:36 am »

Too late...I shoulda driven up there yesterday to help today.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #174 on:** September 30, 2008, 06:59:48 pm »

FORESTRY CONCLAVE AT MTU

Highlights of last weekend's conclave include:

-- Eight teams participated in the Midwestern conclave this year. Michigan Tech took third place overall. Southern Illinois University and University or Missouri placed first and second, respectively.

--Michigan Tech students placed in the following events: Men's bolt throw (4th place); Men's pulp toss (3rd); Women's pulp toss (2nd); Match split (1st & 2nd); Women's tobacco spit (3rd); Men's tobacco spit (3rd & 4th); Men's log roll (tied for 3rd); Wood identification (1st & 2nd); Dendrology (1st and 3rd);

--Typical of many conclaves, it drizzled and rained pretty much all day (but no snow). The students toughed out the weather to compete, and a number of people from around the area came to Alberta to watch the games.

--In the afternoon, one person from each school participated in the Stihl Timbersports series, which was taped by ESPN. Trevor Hahka competed for Michigan Tech in four events (standing block chop, stock saw, underhand chop, and buck saw) and tied for third place. And article on the results and photo galleries are online at:
http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/timbersports/news/story?id=3614164

Ron Scott · « **Reply #175 on:** October 06, 2008, 08:27:11 pm »

Maine

A Look at the State of Maine's Wood Supply

The demand on Maine's wood supply and forestlands is increasing for a number of reasons. More homeowners are turning to various forms of wood burning stoves to heat their homes, conservation efforts are limiting access to Maine's forests, and urban and suburban sprawl has put homes in what used to be sprawling forests.

For more information, visit the University of Maine website.

To read an Associated Press article on this subject, see "Maine study weighs impact of more wood heating."

E-Forester

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #176 on:** October 07, 2008, 04:59:04 am »

I assume the urban encroachment is in the south of Maine. From Portland south it's like a continuous city along the interstate. Up in northern Maine I don't see it. Houlton, Presque Isle and Caribou haven't changed much in 30 years other than a mall or two within the city limits already. A lot of those areas have declined, especially Caribou area. Houlton is not like it was when I was a kid either. Leave route 1 and get away from the farms in a westward trek and there is nothing but forest and lakes. There have been some huge sales of timberland to conservation groups for sure though.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #177 on:** February 10, 2009, 05:40:40 pm »

Michigan

State record bull elk? According to the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), 13 year-old Courtney Williams shot a very large bull elk in Charlevoix County that measured 333 inches, which surpassed the state record.

Shortly thereafter, James Ruthven shot one that was bigger yet – scoring around 400 inches! Official measurements will be made in March, after the required drying period. Wildlife officials said it was the biggest bull they'd ever seen.

Ron Scott · « **Reply #178 on:** March 02, 2009, 11:10:19 am »

Michigan

DNR 2008 FOREST HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS

FYI - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/2008ForestHealthHighlights_262764_7.pdf

Ron Scott · « **Reply #179 on:** March 05, 2009, 04:03:51 pm »

Massachusetts

Forest Landowners Organize to Protest Tax Code Changes

February 25th-Massachusetts Forest Landowners Association with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau were successful in convincing state legislators to reduce the taxes assessed to forest landowners managing over ten acres of land. The tax code was recently adjusted and some landowners reported a 900% increase in taxes from 2008 to 2009.

The change proposed by the MFLA and adopted as the new valuation allows land in the tax class 61 and 61A to be assessed at “current land use value” as long as the forest landowner can produce a ten year management plan approved by a state certified forester. Forest landowners must also allow the town where land is located first refusal of a land use change during the contract year. More information is available with the press release on the web: http://www.massforests.org and information on the valuation structure is available on the Massachusetts government website: http://www.mass.gov/Ador/docs/dls/bla/farmland/fy10/fy10chapterland.pdf

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