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Logging at Apple Blossom Park finished; volunteers plan prescribed burn on Feb. 7
Summary
Apple Blossom Park logging has concluded; staff and volunteers will meet on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 3:00 p.m. to prepare for a prescribed burn led by volunteer Steven Winter. The park’s friends group (16 members) was asked to deliver signage recommendations by April.
Anne Morse, speaking as a staff member, reported that logging operations at Apple Blossom Park have concluded and that the cleared area presents an opportunity to expand the prairie.
A member of the public, Marge Loch-Wouters, commented that the view after logging was "unbelievable" (as recorded in the minutes). Volunteer Steven Winter agreed to lead a prescribed burn; he will meet with Anne Morse and Amanda Gentry on Saturday, February 7 at 3:00 p.m. to prepare for the burn and to discuss prairie maintenance. Committee member Beth Stanford requested that the Apple Blossom Park friends group bring a signage recommendation to the April meeting; the minutes record 16 members committed to the friends group, each agreeing to provide 8 hours of support annually. Dedication of the prairie was also discussed but no date was recorded.
