Friday, August 19, 2022

Marion-Winston Landowner Tour and Regional Forestry Field Day - October 21

 


WCNRC Meeting Summary - 8/18/22 Meeting

The WCNRC met on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at the Winston County Alabama Forestry Commission Office.  In attendance were Jared Carter, Jamie Segroves, Mark Finley, AJ Brown and Allison Cochran.  

Planning for the Marion-Winston Landowner Tour and Regional Forestry Field Day at the Bill and Ann Self Farm continues.  Zack Brannon prepared a flyer and has opened registration.  The field day is October 21st.

A learn and burn event at Matt Hannah's tree farm is in the planning stages for this winter.  

FAWN is being planned for the week of October 10th - 2 days at Matt Hannah's tree farm.

The Council will nominate someone to attend the Alabama Landowner's Conference.

RC&D - North Alabama Trail & Recreation program is looking for funding for trail improvements at Rocky Ravine Park in Haleyville.  Jacksonville State University is offering a Sustainable Trial Certificate, Dr. Ross Martin leads the program.  October 1, 2022 - NATR Expo at Point Mallard Park is scheduled.  Jared and NATR are looking for exhibitors, especially in our area.  Next NATR hub meetings are September 6 in Cullman and September 13 in Tuscumbia. There will be presentations on trails and greenway development.

Natural Bridge Park has been nominated for inclusion in the Forever Wild program.

Treasurer's Report - Balance on 7/31 is $8624.75.  $1,000 of that is donations from NWTF for the Bankhead Youth Fishing Derby.

The Council needs a secretary.


Next meeting is 9/15 at 9 AM at the Alabama Forestry Commission Office on Coats Street in Double Springs.


Wednesday, August 17, 2022

WCNRC Meeting, Thursday, 8/18 at 9 AM at Alabama Forestry Commission Office

 

The WCNRC will meet tomorrow, 8/18, at 9 AM at the Alabama Forestry Commission Office. The address is 225 Coats Street, Double Springs.