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There's Still Time to Order Tree Seedlings
for Spring Plantings
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DEADLINE IS MARCH 19 FOR MOUNTAINEER TREEWAYS PROGRAM APPLICATIONS
The Mountaineer Treeways program has replaced the National Tree Trust program and will continue to provide trees at no cost for various community projects.
All trees must be planted on public property in West Virginia. Civic organizations, municipalities, businesses and schools are encouraged to participate.
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Spring Forest Fire Season Starts March 1
Beginning Monday, March 1, outdoor-burning restrictions will be in effect through May 31. Between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., no outdoor burning will be permitted permitted.
Year-round requirements for burning outdoors include the following:
* A safety strip of at least 10 feet must be placed around burning materials. To prevent wayward sparks from igniting a forest fire, the strip must be cleared down to the mineral soil.
* Fires must be attended at all times and cannot be unattended until fully extinguished.
* A violation of any outdoor-burning restrictions may result in a misdemeanor charge, a fine of up to $300 and liability for costs of fighting the fire and the damage caused by the fire to property.
To find out more about West Virginia's fire laws,
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Ginseng Roots Must Be Weight Receipted by March 31
Diggers and dealers of the perennial herb ginseng have less than one month to have all the roots in their possession weight receipted. After Wednesday, March 31, it is illegal to have any ginseng roots that have not been properly weight receipted by Division of Forestry personnel. Failing to meet this deadline can result in a fine or even jail time. All ginseng roots must be attached to a weight receipt from April 1 through Aug. 31.
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