What You Need to Know
Thursday, November 18, 2010 7 PM
OSU Extension, 569 Hanley Rd, Central Point
This program will provide invaluable practical information about working safely in the woods, with a focus on poison oak, ticks, bee stings, and emergency evacuation planning. In the poison oak section we’ll talk about knowing the plant and different products we have found to be useful both immediately following exposure - and after a bad case. The Tick Talk will cover the risks associated with Lyme Disease in this area - and our speaker will explain how to properly remove a tick and how to get it identified and tested for Lyme. Emergency Evacuation Planning deals with making sure someone knows where you are at all times when working in the woods - and having a plan for getting help in a timely fashion if an injury or illness requires it. We’ll also cover radios and Spot Messengers - the GPS emergency locator. Speaker: Julie Wheeler, Safety Manager for the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest and Medford BLM.
Safe Tree Falling
Saturday, November 20, 2010 9AM-Noon
Don Hamann Ranch, Butte Falls
Don Hamann, a veteran logger and woodland owner, will provide a demonstration of safe and effective tree falling practices on his property near Butte Falls. Dress for a morning in the field.
Directions: Hwy 62 to Butte Falls Hwy. Go about 13 miles toward Butte Falls, right on Obenchain Rd. Go about 5 miles, look for a Tree Farm sign on the left, name, and American flag. Address 6568 Obenchain Rd. Look for small woodlands tour signs.
For both classes, please RSVP to (541) 776-7371 so we know how many to plan for.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Funding Available for Small Woodlands Landowners
Private landowners working on enhancing the sustainability of their non-industrial private forestland with oak and conifer woodlands now have the opportunity to apply for technical and financial assistance through their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office.
NRCS continues to work in partnership with private landowners, conservation and agricultural groups to identify and prioritize natural resource problems within our community. This local guidance ensures that NRCS works collaboratively with land managers and partners to address and improve resource issues on a landscape scale.
“The input we receive from the local experts regarding the priority natural resource problems, outcomes and solutions that farmers, ranchers and forestry owners are dealing with is invaluable as we work to effectively distribute these Farm Bill dollars,” said David Chain, District Conservationist in Josephine County and Erin Kurtz, District Conservationist in Jackson County.
Last year, NRCS in Oregon worked with 527 land managers and provided over $13.6 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) to help improve the sustainability of their operation.
EQIP and WHIP are voluntary conservation programs to help farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial forestlands improve and enhance the condition of water, soil, and other natural resources on private working lands. These programs also offer additional assistance for beginning, historically underserved and limited resource farmers, ranchers and forestry owners.
“EQIP and WHIP has become NRCS’ primary conduit in providing conservation assistance to producers on Oregon’s working lands,” David Chain, District Conservationist said. “Applicants who want to be considered for a fiscal year 2011 EQIP or WHIP contract will need to have a signed application on file by December 15.”
Oak and conifer woodlands restoration is a priority for both EQIP and WHIP funding. Practices available can include forest thinning, invasive brush control and native plantings. The goal is to improve oak and conifer woodland productivity and wildlife habitat value. These practices can also reduce the threat of forestland wildfire. Contact the local NRCS office to determine if your project is in a priority area for this year.
NRCS invites agricultural, forestry and livestock producers interested in improving oak and conifer woodlands to apply before the December 15, 2010, deadline, by visiting your local USDA Service Center. If you have not participated in USDA programs in the past it is important contact your local office as soon as possible to ensure you have the time needed to make decisions and complete the application process.
Contact:
NRCS continues to work in partnership with private landowners, conservation and agricultural groups to identify and prioritize natural resource problems within our community. This local guidance ensures that NRCS works collaboratively with land managers and partners to address and improve resource issues on a landscape scale.
“The input we receive from the local experts regarding the priority natural resource problems, outcomes and solutions that farmers, ranchers and forestry owners are dealing with is invaluable as we work to effectively distribute these Farm Bill dollars,” said David Chain, District Conservationist in Josephine County and Erin Kurtz, District Conservationist in Jackson County.
Last year, NRCS in Oregon worked with 527 land managers and provided over $13.6 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) to help improve the sustainability of their operation.
EQIP and WHIP are voluntary conservation programs to help farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial forestlands improve and enhance the condition of water, soil, and other natural resources on private working lands. These programs also offer additional assistance for beginning, historically underserved and limited resource farmers, ranchers and forestry owners.
“EQIP and WHIP has become NRCS’ primary conduit in providing conservation assistance to producers on Oregon’s working lands,” David Chain, District Conservationist said. “Applicants who want to be considered for a fiscal year 2011 EQIP or WHIP contract will need to have a signed application on file by December 15.”
Oak and conifer woodlands restoration is a priority for both EQIP and WHIP funding. Practices available can include forest thinning, invasive brush control and native plantings. The goal is to improve oak and conifer woodland productivity and wildlife habitat value. These practices can also reduce the threat of forestland wildfire. Contact the local NRCS office to determine if your project is in a priority area for this year.
NRCS invites agricultural, forestry and livestock producers interested in improving oak and conifer woodlands to apply before the December 15, 2010, deadline, by visiting your local USDA Service Center. If you have not participated in USDA programs in the past it is important contact your local office as soon as possible to ensure you have the time needed to make decisions and complete the application process.
Contact:
- Josephine County: Roseburg Service Center, 2593 NW Kline St, Roseburg, OR 541-673-6071 Ext 107
- Jackson County: Medford Service Center, 573 Parsons Drive, Suite 102, Medford, OR 541-776-4267 Ext 108
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Today's Prescribed Burns
In Josephine County, six prescribed burns are scheduled for today on BLM lands. The areas are located 12-18 miles south of Grants Pass. Five of the burns will be in the Murphy Creek Road area, and the other will be in the Caves Camp area.
Two burns are scheduled for for today on private lands in Jackson County. They will be located 12-13 miles northeast of Butte Falls.
Two burns are scheduled for for today on private lands in Jackson County. They will be located 12-13 miles northeast of Butte Falls.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Prescribed Burns for Today
In Josephine County, one prescribed burn is scheduled for today. It will be on BLM land 5 miles northeast of Galice.
Five prescribed burns are scheduled to take place in Jackson County today:
Five prescribed burns are scheduled to take place in Jackson County today:
- Private land 13 miles north of Shady Cove
- BLM land 2 miles south of Shady Cove
- Private land 19 miles north of Butte Falls
- Private land 12 miles south of Ashland
- Private land 18 miles east of Ashland
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