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Show Monday, Augusc 30, 2010 University Journal Page 4 Mountain Ranch to be used for student demonstration iriUjfcx'Cii r ' i By PAUL HUSSELBEE FOR THE JOURNAL i 4"' AV" ( h i M ) I ff 4 i v 1 . H h j VJm i r i : 1 3 Vvi i fi t h ft " ! ? ?, i r ' i s i , , km a Mountain Ranch Part of the SUUs 2.200-acr- e on Cedar Mountain smII be designated as a "demonstration forest as part of a new partnership between the university and the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands. SUU President Michael T. Benson and State Forester Richard J. Buehler.directorof the Di lsion of Foiestry, will sign a memo of understanding joint venture Tuesday that provides tor a to use Mountain Ranch resources to promote sound forest management while providing a demonstration forest for teaching torest and techniques and outcomes. SUU students, faculty and staff will benefit from the universitys continued cooperation with the Division of Forestry, said Wes Curtis, vice president for Government Relations & Regional Services. The Mountain Ranch will be an outdoor classroom for practicing, showcasing, monitoring and studying progressive and experimental forest and practices, Curtis said. SUU and the Division of Forestry will collaborate to create and maintain a forest stewardship plan and a community wildfire protection plan that engages and accounts for adjacent property owners. In addition, they will cooperate on forest and range management while developing outreach and educational programs to take full advantage of the Mountain Ranch property. 20-ye- nt TEXT "SUU" TO 91011 FOR TICKET DISCOUNTS! TUAC 4HN IS OFFERING SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO SUU STUDENTS INCLUDING Some resections apply, call box office for details v' ;c.n:kv - t ( r They will provide resources and expertise designed to accomplish the management in the memo of operations and practices outlined work will also together to They understanding. monitor the impact of the forest stewardship and wildriie protection plans on the Mountain Ranch pioperty. According to the memo of understanding. SUU will include the Division ot Forestry as a member of the university's Mountain Ranch Resource Advisory Council and will provide access to the Mountain Ranch for division staff. The university will also provide administrative oversight of the forest stewardship and wildfire protection plans while serving as the lead entity tor educational and research uses of the demonstration forest. In addition to serving on the Resource Advisory Council, the Division of Foiestry will facilitate and complete planning for the forest stewardship wildfire protection plans, perform and maintain a forest inventory, administer the fieldwork for contracts that meet the intent of the tw'o plans, and develop and implement management practices to be demonstrated at the ranch. Tuesdays signing ceremony is an invitation-onl- y event. It will begin with lunch at noon at the SUU Mountain Center, followed by the memo signing and a hike to the demonstration forest area. Patrick Moore. Southwest Area forester for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, w'ill provide an outline of the demonstration forest background and goals. Benson and Buehler are scheduled to give brief remarks. CCV v i : i i ' If - v Ji KIERSTEN BENSON UNIVERSITY JOURNAL Recycling bins are located near the SUU tennis courts. Recycle Continued from Page 1 Placing the bins on campus the reflects universitys to commitment being aware environmentally and (being) a leader in the community for sustainability issues he said. Were hoping this leads to more involved curb-sid- e programs, such as service. SUUs Surplus Property and Recycling Coordinator Chad Thomas said the bins are a sign of Cedar City moving in the right direction. Thomas said the bins are an example of a working democratic republic. their The people voice concerns and elected officials do the will of the people, he said. The mayor and city council should be commended for their efforts. Adams said the program began through efforts taken by Mayor Joe Burgess and Barnes. Students have shown the desire to recycle, Barnes said, which is why one of the five bins was placed on campus. Thomas said its all about supply and demand. Students must utilize the current recycling resources and if there is a larger demand, it will be taken care of, he said. Continued from Page 1 never run across someone who says, Branin said. to participate, Oh, Occasionally the committee is contacted by a guest lecturer who has an important topic to share and appreciates the forum offered through SUU s Convocations series. Committee member. Jake Johnson, assistant director of SUU Student Involvement & Leadership and former SUU student, explained the committee tries to meet students where theyre at in their interests and educational needs. Where else can you go to hear someone speak, d from experience, about w'hat has lead to the largest financial crisis our nation is facing today? I have dont want first-han- forum is great for the relevance of some of understanding increasing of current topics while other topics will take us back to the formation of ideas that impact us still today. This falls scheduled speakers come from Rwanda, Boston. New York. Columbia University, an expert on Russia, a world traveling author SUU; a twice awarded photographer and two and the Provost, lecturer distinguished faculty whose previous assignment was President of the Abu Dhabi Women's College in the United Arab Emirates. Where else can you go to be educated without said Jim Harrison. paying an admission? Harrison said there is an opportunity of a lifetime for SUU students, faculty and staff to partake of A Feast of Ideas the Fall 2010 Convocations Series offers through such distinguished speakers. FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED Por cx beautiful korvie next to SOI). fuiA, PLecxse caLL or 1 i plastic, metal and glass. These items will be collected each Wednesday, or as need requires, Barnes said. There are also plans to teach elementary, middle and high school students about recycling, Adams said. The program helps local Pure businesses including Robinson and Recycling Recycling as well, Inkel said. Recycling, he said, is just one step in the process. We must first remember to reduce, reuse and then recycle, he said. He said the convocations Convo I Adams said the programs are a great start to get people in the frame of mind to recycle Each site has bins for paper, LDS Crossword Puzzles Family Home Evening Fun For All Ages From 4 to 91 Available at: Amazon.com through www.Crary Publications.com |