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Outdoor Burning Discouraged in Eastern Panhandle
Persistent drought conditions pose danger of increase in forest fires
Officials at the West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) are asking residents of the Eastern Panhandle to refrain from outdoor burning until the area receives an inch or more of rain.
“Although the Division of Forestry has not received any reports of increased or threatening wildfire activity in the Eastern Panhandle, we are concerned about the potential for an increase in the number of fires because much of the area is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions,” said Assistant State Forester Ben Webster. “This is a request for help from the public and not a burning ban. If conditions in the Eastern Panhandle worsen, the DOF will explore taking additional steps that may include restricting all outdoor burning, which would include campfires and outdoor cooking.”
Webster said he and the DOF’s designated fire personnel have been paying close attention to conditions throughout the state this summer, but are particularly concerned about the Eastern Panhandle. The panhandle has experienced a pattern of dry, warm weather that Webster says is not expected to change over the next six to eight days.
Even though statewide restrictions on outdoor burning don’t start until Oct. 1, Webster said he hopes people will take extra precautions at this time. “If people will delay outdoor burning activities until the area gets an inch or more of rain, the Eastern Panhandle should be in good shape.”
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Ginseng Digging Season Starts Sept. 1
Season runs through Nov. 30
Division of Forestry officials remind residents that the ginseng digging season starts Wednesday, Sept. 1 and runs through Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Find out more about ginseng digging season
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Woodland Owners Association Meets Sept. 25
The West Virginia Woodland Owners Association will hold their annual meeting on Saturday,Sept. 25, 2010 in Elkview, WV from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The meeting will include both an indoor and outdoor woodland tour. Please register as soon as possible to reserve your attendance.
WV WOA Meeting Agenda
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Community Arbor News Available for Download
See what's happening in West Virginia cities and towns in the Urban & Community Forestry Newsletter
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Visiting Coopers Rock State Forest this summer?
Download the new CRSF Road Trail Map 6-10
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Hands-on Teachers Workshop
Scheduled for Oct. 14-15, 2010
Learn more about the state's conservation education programs, including Project Learning Tree at this two-day workshop in Fayetteville.
Download the Teachers Workshop Brochure
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