MEETING MINUTES
Black Hill Ranger Station
Attendees:
Gabrielle
Ron Anderson Dori Murphy
Michael Morgan Kathie Jarmon
Cecil/State Big Tree Program Update:
Six trees have been measured/remeasured
in
Ron is still checking on the Dawn Redwood off of Rt 276. No one is ever home.
Gabrielle and Kevin Schaus
attended the MAEOE(MD environmental educators)
conference in
There are 14 students signed up so far for NRCC.
Gabrielle will try to get an article in the papers periodically.
Cecil FB Website
Update:
Ron presented the updates to the site.
The major change is that on the Cecil County Big Tree Champion List, a one page link is provided that includes a picture and measurement information. Many if not most of the trees are completed.
Ron made several other changes and additions.
Again, the Board is very happy with the website and how it works.
New Business:
The Board
discussed the MUCFC Woodlawn Tree ID Grant funding. One question is since the check was made out
to the Cecil Board, what responsibilities are required from the Board for grant
completion and financial oversight.
These questions will be asked at the State Association Meeting.
Gabrielle, John,
Dori and Tom will be attending the State Association meeting.
Kathie said that
the Cecil College Horticulture Club is looking to having another Spring
Seminar.
John informed the
Board that
John went over
some proposed legislation including the “upgrading” of the Forest Conservation
Act requirements.
Michael talked
about the new
Tom will send out
the emails to everyone regarding the request for financial support for the
National Envirothon Competition to be held in
Tom informed the
Board of a major renovation of the polebarn at
ENSF. Shawn and his crew will be working
out of Black Hill for the next couple of months.
Tom gave an update
on the Backyard Buffers Program in