WCNRC February 17, 2022 Meeting Summary

The Winston County Natural Resources Council met on February 17, 2022 at the Houston Recreation Area. Amy Melson, Zack Brannon, John Creed, Dylan Gilbert, Mike Henshaw, Laurannne James, Jamie Seagroves and Casey Hammack attended. Winston County FAWN program planning for Winston County 6th graders. Tentative dates are April 18 and 19 or April 27 and 28. Tentative location is Matt Hannah’s property in Arley. Grants are secured/in process for funding for FAWN. Members will reach out to others for availability to fill stations, guides, EMS, etc. The WCNRC will work towards hosting a fall landowner field day, possibly at the Bill Self property in Marion County. A chainsaw safety workshop is scheduled for March 9 in Double Springs and March 10 in Fayette. Contact Winston County Extension office to register. There is a 4H livestock judging event on March 3 in Double Springs and volunteers are needed who are knowledgeable about cows, pigs, goats and sheep. Logging training with the Forestry Works program is planned for Double Springs. Please share with high schools. Posted to the WCNRC blog. AAMU Extension will offer non-profit organization training on 5/10 and 5/11 at Bevill State in Jasper. Allison, Zack and Lauranne will attend. Winston County Alabama Forestry Commission will host a tree giveaway in March, location and date TBD. Several wildfires and prescribed burns in the area this week. The next meeting is on March 17th. Tentative meeting location is Matt Hannah property to scout for FAWN in April.

Winston County Natural Resources Council Meeting - February 17 at 9 am at Houston Recreation Area

The regular monthly meeting of the Winston County Natural Resources Council is planned for February 17, 2022 at 9 am at the Houston Recreation Area, Day Use Pavilion.

Logging Equipment Operator Training Planned for Double Springs

The Forest Workforce Training Institute's Logging Equipment Operator Training School is a four-week program designed to equip students with little or no experience to become a logging equipment operator with all necessary safety certifications as well as Professional Logging Manager (PLM) status. This course will consist of classroom instruction in forestry concepts, logging safety, and basic business concepts specific to logging. Afternoon field sessions will reinforce classroom training and provide actual equipment operation at an active logging site. The class will operate Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This program will be limited to 8 participants, so apply now before spaces fill up! Logging Equipment Operator Training School is planned for Double Springs, Alabama: March 28th - April 22nd, 2022. To learn more and apply, visit; https://www.forestryworks.com/training?fbclid=IwAR2iV7kSpovLd2gw4bFNEUpV9r2Io3ZRHmZqDOl5aG-FX2azutrpJD50ow8

Learn and Burn Field Day Scheduled for Jefferson County

Alabama Tree Farm System is hosting a "Learn and Burn" Field Day at the Turkey Creek Nature Presere in Jefferson County. The hands on, interactive live fire learn and burn event is planned for the week of March 7-11 on the first available burn day. This is a free event, but registration is required. Visit Alabama Forestry Association (https://www.alaforestry.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1604286&group=) Visit