MEETING MINUTES
Black Hill Ranger Station
Attendees:
Gabrielle
Ron Anderson Rob Feldt
John Bennett Tom Frederick
Michael Morgan
Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer Tom Frederick
gave a summary of available funds, and the members discussed what monies would
be needed in future activities.
Introduction of Central Regional Forester:
Rob Feldt was selected as the new Regional Forester in
October. Rob introduced himself and
answered questions from Board members. He
indicated he looked forward to working with the Boards and learning more about
the issues they are handling.
Trainer Critical Area THP Review:
Tom presented the
Trainer Plan to the Board including about 40 acres being harvested in the
Critical Area. A few small changes
needed to be added to the Plan and the Consultant Forester will send them by
email.
The Board voted
4-0 to recommend approval to
Report on State Association Meeting:
John and Gabrielle
went over the Meeting Minutes. The
Minutes were sent out to everyone by email.
If you did not receive them, let Tom know and he will send them to
you. General report was a good meeting
with some interesting presentations. The
next State Association meeting will probably be held during a week in March.
Update on Big Tree Program:
Rob will forward
to John the computer specialist’s name that helps with the Tree Farm system to
see if she can help with the State Big Tree website.
Kathie, Dori and Gabrielle will tentatively be measuring trees in
John went over a
proposed State policy to lessen the workload of measurements of smaller
trees. The number of trees measured
continues to increase and the current volunteer workforce will not be able to
keep up. The Board voted to support the policy, as long as local Boards can
measure trees in their County that may not meet the requirements of the State
policy. This will be taken up at the
next State Big Tree committee meeting.
Natural Resources Careers Camp (NRCC) Update:
Gabrielle reported
that there were 2 Mel “fellows” for the NRCC program. One application has been received already
from another County.
Gabrielle will try
to have last year’s Cecil students to send a thank you letter to the Elkton VFW
for their donation.
Two ACC staff will
handle the Curriculum Director assignment on an alternating basis.
NRCC T-shirts will
be available for a $25 donation. If
interested contact Gabrielle ASAP so they include your request in the order.
Website Update:
Ron presented the website to the Board. Everyone is happy with the current website.
New Business:
Spotted Lanternfly quarantine now includes Harford and
Michael is the chairperson of the Holly Tree Committee
again this year.
Next Meeting: December 4, 2019