Author: Bud Reaves

Weed Warriors Needed

The Scenic Rivers Land Trust is asking for help inventorying the invasive plants along the trails at Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville, MD.  Volunteers will be asked to select a length of the the trail and record what invasive plant species they can observe and identify and record them in the MAEDN app.  For…

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Oak Decline reporting application in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits has added a feature to its webpage to allow citizens to report ailing and diseased red and white oak trees. Oak decline is a growing phenomenon throughout the Mid-Atlantic region whereby forest managers and arborists are seeing a large number of oak trees dying. There are many…

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Forest Conservation Qualified Professional Training at Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold Campus

Forest Conservation Qualified Professional Training | Complete state-approved training leading to the Maryland Forest Conservation Qualified Professional license. Study forest stand delineation preparation, forest conservation plans, tree inventories, how construction activities affects trees, and reforestation principles and methods. CEUs issued. $325 includes $7 fee. Note: Students must meet Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ requirements to…

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Forest Conservation Qualified Professional Class at Anne Arundel Community College

Classes start September 18 | 2018 Register at AACC.edu | Continuing Education Fall Forest Conservation Qualified Professional Training | Complete state-approved training leading to the Maryland Forest Conservation Qualified Professional license. Study forest stand delineation, tree inventories and how changes in land use affects trees. CEUs issued. $325 includes $7 fee. Note: Students must meet Maryland…

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Anne Arundel Weed Resistance 1st Anniversary

A celebration of the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance’s one year anniversary was held September 21 at Kinder Farm Park in Severna Park, MD. A proclamation from County Executive Steve Schuh celebrating the event and recognizing the work and dedication of the weed warrior volunteers was read and presented to the group by Michelle Corkadel of…

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Seeking Volunteer Coordinator the AA Weed Resistance

The Anne Arundel County forestry Board is seeking an AmeriCorp Member to supervise their Weed Warrior Program.  The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board supports the implementation of  the reforestation and afforestation requirements of the Forest Conservation Act and Critical Area Program.  Parcels of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant…

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Announcing the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance

Hi, the Weed Resistance has formed and will be starting the training phase soon. Stay tuned here and on Facebook for dates and locations.   Bud AA Weed Resistance Facebook page

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