MEETING MINUTES

 

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

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 Cecil County.  October 9th and 23rd are being looked at for a measuring day.    

 

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.