Project Leader: Anna Hendricks Email: ahendricks@thesca.org Phone: 208.608.6325 Project Dates: May 19 - November 19, 2010 Wayne National Forrest Athens Distict--Main Office 13700 US Highway 33 Nelsonville, OH 45764
And the plots go on...
The temperatures are continuing to rise. With a heat index around 105 degrees The Team has learned to embrace the benefits of early mornings. Everyone is becoming increasing comfortable with all aspects of FIREMON and the pace of completing plots has picked up, averaging 2 plots per day. To date the Athens team has completed 26 FIREMON plots in the following burn units: Big Baily, Middle Baily, and Pine Creek.
We are finding the forest in Athens to be quite peaceful. Coming across new species is also exciting as in the instance of ginseng (only to be picked in the fall with a permit) and Paw Paw trees, a native and important staple fruit of Ohio history.
Earning a much needed break, the corps members headed north to escape the heat and soak in the amazing scenery of Canada. A great time was had by all including a stop at Niagra falls, relaxing and canoeing at Algonquin Provincial Park, and for the some, a 200 foot bungee!! All members have returned safely and are currently participating in the FFT2 Red Card training and are becoming certified Wildland Firefighters!
