High Sierra Chapter of the Society of American Foresters

Hello SAF,
Please let me know if you want to volunteer for the Fall meeting. I will keep the list of volunteers from our three chapters. Please let me know by August 31, 2021 so if there are still positions needed I can send it back to Rachelle so she can send it out to Cal SAF to fill in the remainder. We are also looking for items for the Foresters fund silent auction and if you know of some company who might have some swag, (REI has donated swag in the past) I have a DeWalt drill from Ace hardware.

Here is the link to sign up for the event.
Here is the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-impacts-of-forest-management-on-the-creek-fire-tickets-165677879999?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Should be a great meeting I hope to see you all there.
Diane

The Impacts of Forest Management on the Creek Fire When the topic turns to forests in California, it seems that all we hear about is fire these days!

Next SAF Dinner Meeting. 1/31 @ 6:30. Old Spaghetti Factory on Shaw near Fresno State.

Taking lunch supplies up to Sequoia Lake for Forest Conservation Days for volunteers.

https://youtu.be/FBof7AWuXzg

John Mount, "Forester for Life", Southern California Edison, Retired An oral history presenting highlights from John Mount's forestry career. Society of American Foresters Golden Member, High Sierra Chapter

https://youtu.be/F_IGZVZECFA

Mark T. Smith, United States Forest Service, Retired An oral history presenting highlights from Mark T. Smith's forestry career. Society of American Foresters Golden Member, High Sierra Chapter

Got a long drive? This is a great way to pass the time!
https://youtu.be/KC6ACqGh38w

Hank Abraham, American Forest Products, Retired An oral history presenting highlights from Hank Abraham's forestry career. Society of American Foresters Golden Member, High Sierra Chapter

Hank talking about the good old days!

Cal Forestry 100 Years Hank Abraham, one of Forestry Camp's oldest alumni, describes what life was like at camp during World War II, and shares an entertaining story about his experience felling an enormous sugar pine.

Don't miss the University of California webinar series!

Reforestation and Afforestation Practices for California Forest Research and Outreach - Reforestation and Afforestation Practices for California

Meeting tonight at Sequoia Brewing. 6:30.

Chapter members Max Younkin and Matt Meadows planting trees on Arbor Day.

High Sierra SAF members Max Younkin and Matt Meadows planting trees at schools in Sanger, CA.

Arbor Day was celebrated by the John Wash Tigers with the planting of three Holly Oak trees on the school campus. John Wash was just one of the tree planting stops by Tree Fresno, in Sanger Unified, according to Lee Ayres of Tree Fresno. Other campuses where trees were planted include Fairmont, Jackson, Jefferson and Madison. "We're are thrilled to be partners with Sanger," said Ayres. Ayres provided information for the Tiger Leadership students about Holly Oak trees and tree planting. Ayres also instructed the students on how to stake the tree and what will be involved with "protecting and guiding the tree, for the first few years." Arbor Day is celebrated every 4th Friday, in April. PG&E sponsored the tree planting along with Valley Crest Tree Grower. Holly Oak trees are evergreen trees which grow to 40'-70 feet in height. Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. It was first observed, in 1872, in Nebraska. Here are a few scenes from the John Wash tree planting.

Urban Forests lacking managers and resources!

Woodward Park Losing Its Sparkle? It's considered one of the jewels of Fresno, but now people who enjoy Woodward Park say it's losing its sparkle.