Brad Hutnik (left) and Alex examine the base of a dead red pine tree, searching for the cause of mortality.
The GreenSquared Building Association is starting a series of projects to provide the River Valley School District many benefits from their School Forests.
Monday, April 14th, 2008 Jim Birkemeier and Alex Greene met at the school forest with District Administrator Jamie Benson, and Brad Hutnik of the Wisconsin DNR.
Brad Hutnik (left) and Alex examine the base of a dead red pine tree, searching for the cause of mortality.
Alex stands beside the 12" diameter tree that will be salvaged and used in the school's tech-ed classes
A DNR Forestry crew will be marking several dozen dead and dying pine on April 15th. The GreenSquared Building Association will be harvesting these trees soon, and the logs will be processed at the "Using Local Wood" Demonstration Days" at Timbergreen Farm on April 26th.
River Valley School Forest Timber Harvest - April 17th, 2008 Video
River Valley School Forest Log Cabin - Fall 2008 Pictures
A variety of other projects have been proposed - keep in touch for more news....