A place to find out what's going on in the private woodlands of West Virginia
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Phil Rable might attend Daniel J. Magill's event
WV Woodland Stewards Network--This is a place to find out what's going on in the private family forests and woodlands of West Virginia. Please post photos, videos, or share thoughts about your own experiences in West Virginia woodlands. This is a free network where you can find out about the latest woodland-related workshops and visit other members pages to see their posted activities, photos, and videos, send them a message, or chat with them if they are online. Scroll down this page or use the tabs above to view photos and videos posted by others. You can invite your neighbors and interested friends by going to the "invite" tab, then clicking on "enter email addresses manually."
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May 25, 2013 from 10am to 1pm – Monroe County, WV
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June 1, 2013 from 8am to 4pm – Jackson's Mill, WV
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June 8, 2013 from 8am to 4pm – Camp Virgil Tate
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June 15, 2013 from 10am to 2:30pm – Berkeley County, WV
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August 17, 2013 from 10am to 1pm – Tucker County, WV
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September 21, 2013 from 10am to 1pm – Preston County, WV
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As many of you know, the WV Woodland Owners Association is a partner to the National Woodland Owners Association (NWOA). NWOA recently launched an email-based newsletter called "The Woodland Word"…Continue
Started by Dave McGill Apr 5.
I have a camera on a deer carcass since Thanksgiving and have watched many animals from foxes, raccoons, possums, hawks, crows and some others.One that I have never seen before what seems to be a…Continue
Started by Jerry deGroot. Last reply by Jim McGraw Aug 17, 2012.
We are anticipating a "select" timber cut in the near future. My understanding is that the branches and the tree tops should be left on the ground because they are full of nutrients that enrich the…Continue
Started by Linda Lee Boyle. Last reply by Steve Stasny Apr 11, 2012.
Our land in Pendleton was intensively harvested for lumber 20 years ago. Except for a few good trees what remains are mostly overgrown stripe maples, gum trees, locusts, sick cherry trees and…Continue
Started by Roland H. Simon. Last reply by Steve Stasny Mar 29, 2012.
I am interested in obtaining persimmon and chinquapin seeds-can offer butternut and paw paw seeds.Mary Klotz 301-663-3855Continue
Started by mary klotz Mar 3, 2012.
Here is a photo of a recent shelterwood removal at the WVU Research Forest. Any thoughts? Immediately following harvest: Spring 2010 Fall 2010Following first growing season: Summer 2012This is a…Continue
Started by Dave McGill. Last reply by Peter J. Smallidge May 6, 2011.
Down:
1. Tiffany
2. Third
3. WVISSP
5. Tree of Heaven
6. Twelve
7. Kestrel
9. Elk
Across:
4. Stewardship
8. Yellow Poplar
10. Sugar Maple
Posted by Tiffany Fegel on May 2, 2013 at 12:49pm
The Texas A&M Forest service posted a report today estimating that the 2011 drought in Texas killed over 305,000,000 trees. Most were in rural areas, but an estimated 5.6M were along city streets, yards and parks. satellite imagery comapred before and after the drought led to the estimate.
Posted by John Miesner on September 25, 2012 at 4:47pm
Follow this link to read about emerald ash borer in Calhoun County:
Posted by Dave McGill on September 20, 2012 at 10:02am
Controlling stiltgrass at Crummies Creek
In Calhoun County on June 25, fifteen landowners joined consulting forester Russ Richardson at Crummies Creek Demonstration Forest for a four-hour session that focused on controlling Japanese stiltgrass. Most of the landowners were dealing with stiltgrass on their own properties and were anxious to learn more.…
ContinuePosted by Ellen Voss on July 12, 2011 at 8:30am