AMWA Board Meeting / Mailing

The next regularly scheduled AMWA board meeting:

• Date:  September 2, 2009
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Cambria County Extension Meeting Room, Ebensburg

As part of this meeting, we will process the mailing for the September 19 program – Name that Tree!

The public is invited and all members are encouraged to attend!

Chainsaw Safety Workshop

The Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association is pleased to announce that it has scheduled a Chainsaw Safety Workshop for April 25th. Please note:

• Only 18 slots are available, and preregistration is required!
• Visit Programs 2009 to link to both the flyer and registration form.

Don’t forget to check out the other programs scheduled. We hope to see you often in 2009!

Updates on AMWA Activity

During it’s February 11 board meeting, members developed plans to offer a chainsaw safety workshop (April 25) and Wildlflower ID Walk (May 16). Please call 814-487-5786 for more information, or check back for registration options.

The next board meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on March 5th at the Cambria County Extension Meeting room. The public is invited and all members are encouraged to attend.

Board Meeting & Mailing Reminder

The next AMWA Board Meeting will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 8th at the Cambria County Extension Building. The agenda for the meeting includes:

• Membership Mailing
• Discussion of option to create separate Blair County association
• Review/approval of website
• Educational Programs for 2009

We request that all board members attend. All AMWA members are also strongly encouraged to attend, and the public is always invited.

AMWA Annual Picnic

Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association Announces Annual Picnic

The Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association (AMWA) will host its 5th Annual Family Picnic and Forestry Education event on Saturday, August 2, from Noon to 4:00 PM. The picnic and educational activities will take place at the Paul Noll residence and woodlot, located at 524 Noll Road, Loretto. Forest landowners and anyone interested in learning more about our forests are invited to attend.

One of many woodland owners’ associations across Pennsylvania, the Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association aims to connect property owners and forestry professionals in Blair and Cambria Counties through various networking and educational opportunities. The organization schedules informational presentations, workshops, field trips, industry tours and other activities throughout the year.

AMWA’s annual picnics provide a great opportunity to meet fellow woodlot owners, learn about forest management, enjoy delicious food, and participate in fun and learning for all ages. This year’s picnic will include a reforestation demonstration (use of deer fencing, tree tubes, and more), a beehive display and presentation, an antique forestry tools display, and hayride transportation to the woodlot reforestation demonstration. The Noll woodlot provides a great opportunity to see firsthand the ongoing results of a well-managed reforestation project.

Food and beverages will be provided at the picnic. Covered dishes would be appreciated, but not required. Please call 814-472- 8560 for directions or more information.