Youth Fishing Derby

 

Minutes of May Council Meeting

The Winston County Natural Resources Council met on Thursday, May 16, on the Riley Jacobs Property in the Moreland Community.  The following members were present: John Creed, Jamie Segroves, Chris Horne, Paul Green, not pictured are Zac Brannon and Mike Henshaw.  The following topics were discussed:

• Brown Spot Needle Blight on loblolly pines.  Jamie related the latest pathology concerning the fungal disease and how it could stress loblolly pines and set them up for future pine beetle infestations.
• Chris said that Greg Bushey will be working to set up the 2024 Fishing Derby at the Black Warrior Work Center on Saturday, June 8.  Zac said that he would seek funds from the Winston County Commission to support the derby.  Mike moved to approve up to $1,500 if needed for the prizes and food for the derby.  John seconded, and all approved.
• Jamie gave an update on the Council's tax exempt status.  Casey and Matt Hannah have been working on additional IRS forms that will require approximately $200 to complete.  Zac moved to approve up to $300 for said forms, John seconded and all approved.
• The six stations of the Forestry Field Day and their locations were finalized:
• Update on the Pine Beetle Outbreak
• Water Quality
• Hunter Safety/Wildlife Openings
• Wildlife Management in Pines
• Prescribed Burns
• Feral Swine Control and USDA incentive programs
• A discussion of logistical issues including food, signage, shelters, passenger trailers, portable toilets, and emergency services.
• Jamie said the Alabama Forestry Commission celebrated its 100th Anniversary in Millbrook this week, and over 250 Forestry Commission employees were in attendance.
• Chris said the Forest Service still had a few prescribed burns scheduled for this year dependent on weather conditions.

The Field Day Walk-thru will be on Wednesday, May 29, at 9:30 am, at the Riley Jacobs Property.

Mike Henshaw, Secretary

Winston County Forestry Field Day

 

May 16 Council Meeting at Riley Jacobs Property

 

The next meeting of the Council will be at the Riley Jacobs Property, which will be the site of the May 30th Forestry Field Day.  We will meet at the property at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16.  The property is located in the Moreland Community at the waypoint on this Google Maps link:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4LxyaQthmNgKJpLa8

Update: the above link does not work for some.  The coordinates of the property are:

34.201390, -87.291530

The property is located at the end of County Road 3156.  From the intersection CR 76 and CR 63 (near Moreland Volunteer Fire Dept), travel about 5 miles south on CR 63, turn left on CR 3155, bear left at the next fork on to CR 3156 and go to the end of the road.  From US 278 near Houston, go about 2.9 miles north on CR 63, turn right on to CR 3155, bear left at the next fork on to CR 3156 and go to end of the road.

Casey says there is cell coverage at the site, but you may still want to double check the map before heading out.  If you need assistance or directions, call Jamie Segroves at (334) 468-9385.  The primary purpose of this meeting will be to prepare for the upcoming field day.

Thanks,

Mike Henshaw, Secretary