MEETING MINUTES
Black Hill Ranger Station
Attendees:
Ron Anderson Dori Murphy
Michael Morgan Kathie Jarmon
John Bennett Tom Frederick
Treasurer’s Report:
Current financial status was discussed.
Cecil/State Big Tree Program Update:
John went over the 2017 re-measuring list for
The State Big Tree Committee looks like it will be fully funded next year and it will take over the payments for the Website hosting fees.
John and DNR – Forest Service are working with a professor from western Maryland to locate white oaks that may be 175 to 200 years old (pre industrial revolution) to conduct a genetic study comparing the genetics of old and younger trees.
ENSF Arboretum/Grove Point GS Camp Projects:
Two tree id signs
are still on order for the Arboretum.
There are still
several signs to be installed at the Girl Scout Camp. John is waiting to get some assistance from
the Camp on a transport vehicle for tree ID along the lengthy trail.
Cecil FB Website
Update:
Ron will be looking at re-formatting the website to have the subjects be more in chronological order. Once he has some proposals, he will send them out for comments.
New Business:
John is still
working with the Wildlife Habitat Council to obtain a grant from MUCFC for Tree
ID signs.
John has also
started a native herbaceous nursery this fall.
Michael recently
travelled in the northeast US and noted the poor health for many native species
in the area.
Tom ordered Smokey
pencils and rulers for $170. They have
not been delivered yet.