Timber in Iowa Faces Loss as Dozers Clear Woodlands
A study by the Iowa Chapter of the Society of American Foresters warns timber in Iowa has shrunk from 6.6 million acres in 1850 to 1.5 million today, with Eastern Iowa seeing dramatic losses. It argues for stronger land use policy, tax changes, and public timber stewardship to curb erosion and keep woodlands for wildlife, soil protection, and future timber.
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National Foresters’ Organization
Turkey check stations open in Linn County and Amanas
Hunters may weigh their turkeys and measure beards at volunteer check stations run by the Linn County Conservation Board. Matsell Bridge station in eastern Linn County operates on select mornings April 24 to May 18, with Amana station open daily. zones 9 and 6 determine season timings.
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Cedar Greenbelt Trails to be National Recreation Trails
The Indian Creek Nature Center in Iowa will be named a National Environmental Study Area and its Cedar Greenbelt trails designated National Recreation Trails on May 3. The five loop Cedar Greenbelt is heavily used by hikers birders joggers and others. The center will join Sac and Fox as one of two National Recreation Trails in Iowa. Details of May 3 ceremonies will be announced later.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Indian Creek
Iowa
Conservation Education Center
Greenbelt National Recreation Trail
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Sac and Fox
Patterson
Liamsburg
Pleasant Creek
Palo
Earth Day events kick off across city weeklong program
City marks the 10th annual Earth Day with activities from today through Tuesday. Highlights include a talk by state ecologist Dean Roosa and a Sunrise ceremony with a $1 breakfast, solar oven cooking, an environmental film festival, and talks by Barbara Binhammer and Louise Wickham. Local youths join Keep the City Beautiful Day and neighbors join church services and tours.
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Rich Patterson
Indian Creek Nature Center
Barbara Binhammer
Nature Center
Tyler School
Oak Hill
Barb
Fifth St
Good Earth Garden Club
Environmental Film Festival
Outdoor Wildlife Surges as Winter Ends in Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission surveys report above average conditions and mild winter benefits for quail, pheasants, rabbits, and squirrels. Bobwhite numbers jump over 200 percent since spring 1979 while pheasants rise 71 percent. rabbits show signs of recovery with ample brood stock for fall.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Iowa
Hunter safety course offered by Linn County chapter
The Linn County Izaak Wal ton League of America sponsors a hunter safety course from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 21 22 and 24 at the clubhouse on 42nd Street NE. Attendance at all three sessions is required. Call Walt Grue newald in Hiawatha at 393 2548 to register.
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Izaak Walton
42Nd Street
Walt Gruenewald
Hiawatha
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