https://www.aacounty.org/departments/inspections-and-permits/forestry/oak-decline/ The link above connects to the summary of the results of the Oak Decline survey project. Click on March 2023 Oak Decline Report Abstract Oak decline is a phenomenon where oak trees, both red and white oaks, are dying in large numbers in urban and developed areas. The causes, of which there are several…
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR NEEDED The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board sponsors the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance, a community of volunteers committed to reducing invasive plant species in our forests. Tracts of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant species that are degrading habitat and destroying the advanced regeneration necessary for the forests…
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR NEEDED The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board sponsors the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance, a community of volunteers committed to reducing invasive plant species in our forests. Tracts of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant species that are degrading habitat and destroying the advanced regeneration necessary for the forests…
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR NEEDED The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board sponsors the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance, a community of volunteers committed to reducing invasive plant species in our forests. Tracts of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant species that are degrading habitat and destroying the advanced regeneration necessary for the forests…
The Weed Resistance will have a field training day on March 19, 2022 at the Kings Branch\Flat Creek Natural Area in Davidsonville, Maryland. We will assemble at 9:30 AM. Directions will be sent when you register Tools will be provided but bring your own if more comfortable with them. No power tools please. Wear field…
Volunteer Coordinator Needed The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board sponsors the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance, a community of volunteers committed to reducing invasive plant species in our forests. Tracts of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant species that are degrading habitat and destroying the advanced regeneration necessary for the…
Volunteer Coordinator Needed!!! The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board sponsors the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance, a community of volunteers committed to reducing invasive plant species in our forests. Tracts of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant species that are degrading habitat and destroying the advanced regeneration necessary for the…
The Anne Arundel Weed Resistance is an organization of volunteer weed warriors striving to make a difference in the forests and natural areas of Anne Arundel County. The selected candidate will coordinate and train volunteers in invasive plant identification and the appropriate removal and control methods. This is a hands-on, outside-in-the-cold, and heat job. But…
Join in for a short webinar on invasive worms and plants. The webinar is free and CEU’s are offered for SAF & ISA. MD pesticide credits are available also. Registration is required using this link: https://go.umd.edu/safspring
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…
The Anne Arundel Weed Resistance is an organization of volunteer weed warriors striving to make a difference in the forests and natural areas of Anne Arundel County. The selected candidate will coordinate and train volunteers in invasive plant identification and the appropriate removal and control methods. This is a hands-on, outside in the cold and…
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…
This meeting concerns every individual and agency both public and private that plants trees for restoration and mitigation purposes in Anne Arundel County. Topics of discussion will include plant selection, availability, sizes, etc. What is working, what isn’t. If there are other concerns please let us know so we can add it to the agenda….
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…
Applications are being taken for the position of Volunteer Coordinator for the Anne Arundel County Weed Resistance. We are a group of volunteer forest stewards dedicated to improving the health of Anne Arundel County’s forests by battling the invasive weeds that are crowding out the native trees and shrubs. As coordinator you will be in…
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…
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…
Position Description Volunteer Maryland AmeriCorps Member at Anne Arundel County Forestry Board PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board administers the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance, a assembly of volunteers committed to reducing invasive plant species in our forests. Parcels of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant…
The Anne Arundel County Forestry Board administers the Anne Arundel Weed Resistance, a assembly of volunteers committed to reducing invasive plant species in our forests. Parcels of forest land throughout the County are being negatively affected by invasive plant species that are degrading habitat and destroying the advanced regeneration necessary for the forests to…
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…
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