+BMSquared Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 (edited) Cachers may want to verify the don't have caches in the affected areas. Contact: Elaine Makatura (609) 292-2994 October 26, 2004 Dana Loschiavo (609) 984-1423 State Parks and Forests Offer Firewood for Cutting (04/124) TRENTON - The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering residents the opportunity to cut firewood at any of four participating state parks and forests for $15 a cord while supplies last. Through its Homeowner's Firewood Program, DEP's Division of Parks and Forestry opens up state land to individuals interested in cutting firewood for personal use. "Taking advantage of this program provides people with another opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and experience nature first hand," said DEP Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell. "Cutting wood for personal use is a beneficial way to cut energy costs while affording individuals a chance to visit state forests." The public can cut up to a maximum of five cords of standing timber. Homeowners are responsible for cutting in designated areas and removing their own firewood. Firewood at Belleplain and Wharton State Forests will not be available for cutting until October 30. Advance reservations are required and can be made for any two consecutive days. The firewood program helps to reduce wildfire hazards by thinning the density of the forest. Cutting opens up the canopy of the forest for new growth reducing competition among existing trees for water and sunlight. Commercial resale of the wood is not permitted. The Homeowner's Firewood Program has been sponsored by the state since 1973. If interested, call or visit one of the following areas for reservations: Belleplain State Forest P.O. Box #450, County Route 550 Woodbine, NJ 08270 (609) 861-2404 High Point State Park 1480 State Route 23 Sussex, NJ 07461-3605 (973) 875-4800 Stokes State Forest 1 Coursen Road Branchville, NJ 07826 (973) 948-3820 Wharton State Forest 4110 Nesco Road Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 561-0024 (Batsto) (609) 268-0444 (Atsion) For a free copy of the New Jersey State Park Service's Fall and Winter Calendar of Events, call 1-800-843-6420 or visit any state park, forest or historic site near you. Text telephone users can call NJ Relay Services at 1-800-852-7899. Information is also available on the Division of Parks and Forestry's Web site: www.njparksandforest.org Edited October 27, 2004 by BMSquared Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 (edited) Darnit! I just placed caches in 2 of those parks. Time to reconfigure them. Edited October 27, 2004 by avroair Quote Link to comment
+Squealy Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I find that caching lumberjacks are the worst. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hmmmm, a program to remember if they ever decide that geocaching is a "scourge". Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 ..."Taking advantage of this program provides people with another opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and experience nature first hand,"... Chainsaws have always enhanced my enjoyment of the forest. Why when I think of recreational use chainsaws have always come to mind. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 "Taking advantage of this program provides people with another opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and experience nature first hand,"said DEP Commissioner Bradley M. Campbell. "Cutting wood for personal use is a beneficial way to cut energy costs while affording individuals a chance to visit state forests." A quote to remember. Quote Link to comment
+Team Bam Bam Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Chainsaws have always enhanced my enjoyment of the forest. Why when I think of recreational use chainsaws have always come to mind. You see... for me it would be 'ATV's' but chainsaws are a close second. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Cutting wood for personal use is a beneficial way to cut energy costs while affording individuals a chance to visit state forests. Wow! That is such a profound statement. Quote Link to comment
+BMSquared Posted November 1, 2004 Author Share Posted November 1, 2004 This from the same administration that almost brought you the Artic National Wildlife Refuge Oil Drilling Conservation Project. They could have saved dozens of caribou by removing the potentially harmful oil out of the park. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 This from the same administration that almost brought you the Artic National Wildlife Refuge Oil Drilling Conservation Project. They could have saved dozens of caribou by removing the potentially harmful oil out of the park. I think you're confusing state and federal governments. Quote Link to comment
+BMSquared Posted November 1, 2004 Author Share Posted November 1, 2004 I think you're confusing state and federal governments. No, I am just generalizing for effect. But that is a mind blowing article isn't it? Quote Link to comment
+KoosKoos Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Did this guy put in an application??? And on topic, yes, while most people will be responsible in the woods, I'm sure they're going to make sure EVERY person doing some weekend logging is careful about what trees they're taking and how they take them from woods to truck. Quote Link to comment
+The Leprechauns Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Yes, I'm sure there will be a comprehensive training course on "Leave No Trace" ethics, staying on trail for as long as possible, and cleaning up the area when finished -- just a few of the many provisions that must be agreed to by those of us who live in places where geocaching permits are required, before we can hide a cache. I wonder whether the training course will teach folks the difference between live trees and dead trees. If it does, I would worry -- the dead trees are the ones with geocaches in or under them. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I'm sure there will be a comprehensive training course on "Leave No Trace" ethics, staying on trail for as long as possible, and cleaning up the area when finished -- just a few of the many provisions that must be agreed to by those of us who live in places where geocaching permits are required, before we can hide a cache. That doesn't sound so bad, I know some people who need lessons in hiding a cache and a permit may help stop placing caches. "Leave No Trace" ethics What have they got to say about placing caches in the snow? 'm sure they're going to make sure EVERY person doing some weekend logging Once I find a cache I don't usually wait until the weekend to log it, I need to get the smilie that night! Do they get a smilie for every log they cut down? Quote Link to comment
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