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Dealing with the aftermath: Managing down, broken trees after wind events
Recent wind events have wreaked havoc on timber stands across much of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Saturated soils combined with prolonged high winds caused numerous trees to uproot or snap off. As a result, many private landowners are now surveying the damage and asking an important question: What should I do with my down and broken trees? It’s an important question and one worth addressing sooner rather than later. Downed and damaged trees can create several challenges for the remaining stand.
Dealing with the aftermath: managing down and broken trees after wind events
Recent wind events have wreaked havoc on timber stands across much of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Saturated soils combined with prolonged high winds caused numerous trees to uproot or snap off. As a result, many private landowners are now surveying the damage and asking an important question: What should I do with my down and broken trees? It’s an important question and one worth addressing sooner rather than later. Downed and damaged trees can create several challenges for the remaining stand.
New livestock scale ready for Fair thanks to strong community support
The Clearwater County 4-H program is excited to announce the purchase of a new livestock scale. This important project was made possible through the generous support of the Clearwater County Commissioners, who provided the majority of the funding, along with a $3,000 AgWest Farm Credit Rural Community Grant. Pro Concrete Solutions LLC also contributed significantly by donating the concrete work to set the scale in place.
Current Topics in Farm & Forest Health set for Dec. 8
A variety of factors can affect forest, range, and crop-land health. Current Topics in Farm and Forest Health is an annual program that provides landowners and managers with some of the latest information on issues that may impact their landscapes. Current Topics is planned for Friday, Dec. 8, and will be held at the Best Western Riverside meeting room in Orofino.
UI Extension to offer “Turning Idaho Trees into Wreaths” workshop
Join University of Idaho Extension, Clearwater County on Saturday, Nov. 18, for our “Turning Idaho Trees into Wreaths” workshop. Come learn how to turn one of Idaho’s most abundant natural resources into the perfect holiday decoration. A presentation and demonstration will be followed by hands-on time to create your own wreath. This workshop will be held at the Exhibit Building in the Orofino City Park. The participation fee is $20/person, and all supplies will be provided.
Sharing the road
The spring season is approaching, and many of us are looking forward to more frequent sunny days and warmer temperatures. We’re all eager to get outside and prep flower beds, clean up yards, and perhaps get on the road for a beautiful drive through our picturesque landscape. The agriculture community will have a similar reaction to the weather with the planting of fields. Spring-planted crops in North Central Idaho include wheat, barley, canola, cover crops and more.
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