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WV State Conservation Camp
accepting applications for campers
Since 1941, West Virginia State Conservation Camp has introduced thousands of West Virginia's young adults to natural resources conservation and environmental awareness. This year's camp is scheduled for June 9-14, at Camp Caesar in Webster County. To find out more about camp, check out the new Web site, www.wvconservationcamp.com.
Each summer, the Division of Forestry sponsors summer camps designed to promote environmental awareness and increase interest in natural resources stewardship. To find out about all the week-long summer camps supported by the DOF, visit our Summer Camps page.
Spring Forest Fire Season In Effect Through May 31
Outdoor burning restricted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From March 1 through May 31, outdoor burning is prohibited between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. During this three-month period, known as the spring forest fire season, outdoor burning is permitted only in the evening and at night, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 a.m., when the chances of a fire escaping are reduced due to cooler temperatures, increased humidity and calmer winds.
Forestry officials suggest in addition to obeying the state's forest fires laws that residents should never burn anything on a windy day, make sure the area they are burning in is clear of flammable materials, and have tools, such as a rake, shovel, or water hose handy in case the fire does escape.
Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy
scheduled for June 7-13
The Division of Forestry will once again participate in the Mid-Atlantic Wildfire Training Academy in Morgantown, W.Va. This academy offers courses basic to anyone interested in wildfire fighting. Class sizes are limited.
Tour of new wildlife viewing area at Greenbrier State Forest scheduled for June 14
The Division of Forestry will conduct a grand opening tour of the wildlife viewing area at Greenbrier State Forest on Saturday, June 14. Those interested in a tour of the wildlife viewing area while the local song birds are in their mating season and singing up a storm please meet at Greenbrier State Forest in the picnic area parking lot at 9 a.m. Those who want to get up early for the daybreak chorus, please contact Allen Waldron at (304) 256-6775 or
Allen.B.Waldron@wv.gov
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