AES WORK PROJECT MAY 19-20 UNIT 7W

[rthrbhntng]

May 19-20 in Unit 7W the Arizona Elk Society is planning our next work project. This one is family friendly with lots of work for everyone.

Help us cut and lop juniper and jack pines to restore historic grasslands and open travel corridors for elk, antelope and deer.

As usual the AES will be providing food and refreshments for the whole weekend so you don't need to pack the grill.

Check out the flyer for more info and don't' forget to sign up. We could use 75-100 volunteers for this project.

Project Flyer

Thanks

Steve

[Mrs125coues]

If we get our Turkeys in the first 2 weekends, we will be there working.

[rthrbhntng]

Still looking for volunteers for this project. If you know people in Flag send them a note to come out and join us. Good food and camaraderie and help wildlife habitat.

Steve

[missedagain]

If the goal is to cut down lots of trees why can no one use a chainsaw? Is it a liability issue? Just curious. I am going to try to make it out there, I will know by this weekend if I can make it. Thanks

[rthrbhntng]

Our work projects are collaborative partnerships with the AZGFD and the Forest Service. Yes there is the liability issue, also the FS has the final say on the use of chain saws. These trees are very small and close to the ground. There is no need for a chain saw. It is very dangerous for the user to be either bending over or on there kness working near the ground. We have tried to reason with the FS and if they did give us permission they would require $$$s worth of safety gear. We are working with them to get some of our volunteers certified for chainsaw use for other projects involving larger trees.

The interesting argument we keep using is that we could go and buy a wood cutting permit for 5 cords of wood and go out and use a chainsaw without supervision and equipment but we are not allowed to use one on the projects. Again their argument is the partnership creates regulations.

This project is one that we try to invite kids and families to be a part of. It would not be safe with the kids around and wood chips flying everywhere.

Steve