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The behind-the-scenes prep for the ENTS trip to Congaree has been started. I am applying for a research permit which may open some doors for assistance and lodging. I will fill in the details as I get them. For now, I would like a confirmation of attendees and ideas for tasks. I have listed a few thoughts below, but keep in mind the permit will span threes years so we don't need to do it all in two days! Dr. Shelburne and I discussed a tutorial on the ENTS methods for tree height (Saturday am I think?) with his group. BVP and I plan to arrive Friday am and would like to arrange a Friday pm social to get acquainted and oriented. The location of this may be tricky if we do not have a central spot at the park. Facilities are sparse. I will fill in details as they arise but regardless, let's plan to meet at the new visitor center at 8:00 am Saturday morning as a cohesive group. The climb may happen Friday, weather and time permitting. Those from the Asheville, NC area can consider carpooling with me. Josh Kelly, Mike Davie, James Parton? So far I have heard that the following folks are coming: Bob Leverett, ENTS Monica Jakuc Leverett, ENTS James Parton, ENTS Larry Tucei, ENTS Andrew Joslin, ENTS Dr. Don Bragg, USFS, ENTS Dr. Robert Van Pelt, ENTS Will Fell? Jason Childs, Appalachian Arborists Dr. Vic Shelburne, Clemson University, SC Big Tree Coordinator (attending part of a day) Potential tasks: 1) Assess average canopy height via transect in as many forest/disturbance types as possible 2) Assess maximum height and diameter for as many species as possible 3) Calculate the Rucker 10 Index for Congaree as a whole. Currently, Congaree ranks "second" in the east with an index of 151.01 4) Re-climb the National Champion loblolly pine and perform a 3-D canopy mapping and total tree displacement volume. (This tree is likely the largest Pinus in the eastern US) 5) Begin to measure and map the structure and volume of large hardwoods 6) Continue volume modeling loblolly pine 7) Remeasure any known champion trees 8) Nominate new champions Will F. Blozan President, Eastern Native Tree Society President, Appalachian Arborists, Inc. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Eastern Native Tree Society http://www.nativetreesociety.org You are subscribed to the Google Groups "ENTSTrees" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/entstrees?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
