Stanislaus National Forest to Implement Insect and Disease Infestation Healthy Forest Restoration Project
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/25/2016 02:13 PM
Sonora, CA...Jeanne Higgins, Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor, signed the Decision Memo (DM) for the Wrights Creek Plantations Healthy Forest Restoration (Wrights Creek HFR) project on the Mi-Wok Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (STF) on August 9, 2016, and the first timber sale opportunity Thommy Wright Timber Sale:began advertisement on August 24, 2016 The Wrights Creek HFR project is the first project planned by the Stanislaus National Forest under the new Insect and Disease Infestation categorical exclusion authority granted in the Agriculture Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). This project is unique because we are taking a proactive approach at attempting to address the unprecedented tree mortality affecting the forests of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Insect infestations and outbreaks tend to occur and thrive in stands with little heterogeneity during favorable environmental conditions (i.e. drought). When these conditions occur simultaneously, the probability for insects to encounter a suitable host (i.e. one in which resistance mechanisms (resin) can be overcome) increases greatly. Mortality due to drought and insect and disease has already begun within, and in the vicinity of, the project area.
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/22/2016 06:30 AM
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Traffic Update...Hwy 108 Back Open After Major Injury Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/19/2016 05:56 PM
Jamestown, CA...CHP is reporting that Hwy 108 near the Hwy 120 intersection is now completely back open after an earlier big rig vs vehicle collision that sent tow children to the hospital. Please be careful out there...
Sonora, CA...Jeanne Higgins, Stanislaus National Forest Supervisor, signed the Final Record of Decision (ROD) for the Rim Fire Reforestation project on the Stanislaus National Forest (STF) today on the anniversary of the start of the 2013 Rim Fire. The Rim Fire Reforestation project is the third phase of recovery efforts from the effects of the Rim Fire and include the reforestation of selected areas within the burn area to address and enhance important ecological, economic, and social objectives for the burn area and surrounding lands and communities.
Traffic Update....Rollover On Hwy 108 Becomes A Fatality
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/18/2016 07:00 PM
Jamestown, CA...CHP is reporting a rollover vehicle with a subject possibly unable to extricate themselves from vehicle. Please use caution in the area...Update...Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased as CHP has now reported that the collision has turned fatal. The coroner has been called to the scene and animal control has bee called for the three dogs were in the vehicle. Let's be careful our there...
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/16/2016 10:26 AM
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Planned Water Outage In West Point Area For Main Waterline Repair On August 17th
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/16/2016 06:39 PM
West Point, CA...Due to main waterline repair work, about 50 customers in West Point may experience a disruption to their water service between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday August 17. Customers who live on Palmer Road, Jurs Road, Valentine Hill Drive, Bummerville Road and portions of Bald Mountain Road may experience water service disruptions.
Huge Crowd At Tree Mortality Meeting. No Quick Fixes & Lots Of Work Ahead.
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/15/2016 12:48 PM
Avery, CA...The Avery Middle School Gym was filled to overflowing on Saturday with community members, government representatives, and private companies concerned about tree mortality in our area. The cliff note version...The problem is huge and it may get worse before it gets better. The main culprits are beetles, drought & overcrowded forests. If standing dead trees on your property could impact utility lines, roadways or could cause an issue to the public there is probably help available to remove them. If standing dead trees on Stanislaus National Forest Lands could impact your your home there are probably ways to get them removed.
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