By Tim Phelps
Story Published: Jun 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM CDT
Story Updated: Jun 24, 2009 at 6:01 PM CDT
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is now accepting proposals for community tree planting projects. County and city governments and private non-profit organizations may apply for grants up to $20,000.
“Thanks to the General Assembly, we’re proud to again offer these grants through the Agricultural Enhancement program to help improve urban forest environments in communities across the state,” said state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens.
The urban forestry project funds must be used for planting trees on public land, such as parks, streets, greenways or other local public places. Eligible items include the cost of trees, shipping, contracted planting labor and mulch.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Division of Forestry celebrates 100 years
June 25, 2009 @ 12:00 AM
The Herald-Dispatch
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Division of Forestry has been protecting the state's forest resources since 1908 when more than 1.7 million acres of forestland were destroyed by fire. This devastation prompted the West Virginia Legislature to enact the Reform Law of 1909 to protect West Virginia's forests and gave the division the authority to combat fires across the state. Now, the division is responsible for safeguarding nearly 12 million acres of forestland across West Virginia.
To help protect West Virginia's forests from fire, the wildfire protection program focuses on prevention, preparedness and suppression.
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The Herald-Dispatch
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Division of Forestry has been protecting the state's forest resources since 1908 when more than 1.7 million acres of forestland were destroyed by fire. This devastation prompted the West Virginia Legislature to enact the Reform Law of 1909 to protect West Virginia's forests and gave the division the authority to combat fires across the state. Now, the division is responsible for safeguarding nearly 12 million acres of forestland across West Virginia.
To help protect West Virginia's forests from fire, the wildfire protection program focuses on prevention, preparedness and suppression.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
West Virginia Division of Forestry to Celebrate 100 Years
Division of Forestry to begin yearlong centennial celebration July 1.
Story by Sandra Cole
CHARLESTON -- One hundred years ago, West Virginia’s forests had been cleared for agricultural use, over-harvested to meet the needs of society and charred from wildfires. A century later, West Virginia is the second most forested state in the nation with trees covering 80 percent of the land. This successful reforestation is due in large part to the professional foresters of the state’s Division of Forestry (DOF).
The men and women of the DOF work with volunteer fire departments, the forest products industry and federal agencies to protect 12 million acres of forestland from wildfire; they train, license and regulate the state’s professional loggers to assure good water quality for West Virginia residents; and they assist landowners with proper management of the state’s privately-owned forests thereby guaranteeing healthy forest for future generations.
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Story by Sandra Cole
CHARLESTON -- One hundred years ago, West Virginia’s forests had been cleared for agricultural use, over-harvested to meet the needs of society and charred from wildfires. A century later, West Virginia is the second most forested state in the nation with trees covering 80 percent of the land. This successful reforestation is due in large part to the professional foresters of the state’s Division of Forestry (DOF).
The men and women of the DOF work with volunteer fire departments, the forest products industry and federal agencies to protect 12 million acres of forestland from wildfire; they train, license and regulate the state’s professional loggers to assure good water quality for West Virginia residents; and they assist landowners with proper management of the state’s privately-owned forests thereby guaranteeing healthy forest for future generations.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
West Virginia Division of Forestry Celebrates 100 Years of Protecting and Nurturing State's Forests
The West Virginia Division of Forestry begins a year long celebration of its centennial starting July 1, 2009.
Charleston, WV (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 22, 2009 -- One hundred years ago, West Virginia's forests had been cleared for agricultural use, over harvested to meet the needs of society and charred from wildfires. A century later, West Virginia is the second most forested state in the nation with trees covering 80 percent of the land. This successful reforestation is due in large part to the professional foresters of the state's Division of Forestry (DOF). The men and women of the DOF work with volunteer fire departments, the forest products industry and federal agencies to protect 12 million acres of forestland from wildfire; they train, license and regulate the state's professional loggers to assure good water quality for West Virginia residents; and they assist landowners with proper management of the state's privately-owned forests thereby guaranteeing healthy forest for future generations.
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Charleston, WV (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 22, 2009 -- One hundred years ago, West Virginia's forests had been cleared for agricultural use, over harvested to meet the needs of society and charred from wildfires. A century later, West Virginia is the second most forested state in the nation with trees covering 80 percent of the land. This successful reforestation is due in large part to the professional foresters of the state's Division of Forestry (DOF). The men and women of the DOF work with volunteer fire departments, the forest products industry and federal agencies to protect 12 million acres of forestland from wildfire; they train, license and regulate the state's professional loggers to assure good water quality for West Virginia residents; and they assist landowners with proper management of the state's privately-owned forests thereby guaranteeing healthy forest for future generations.
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