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| MLEP's monthly eUpdate alerts you of training opportunities, resources, and timely news. |  | Chipper and Grinder Safety |
The number of chippers and grinders in Minnesota continues to increase as biomass markets evolve. It is important to understand the precautions you should take when operating, maintaining or working near this equipment. The Forest Resources Association's Southwide Safety Committee has developed two brochures as a guide to personal safety and protection of anyone working around or visiting a chipper or grinder operation. At your next safety meeting, consider talking about chipper/grinder safety and use the safety training meeting report to document your meeting. |
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| Getting Questions About Ash Management & EAB? | |
Ash Management Guidelines have been developed for Private Forest Landowners in Minnesota. The guidebook is a thorough overview of the ash resource in Minnesota including: ash's history on the landscape; ash tree identification; information on the emerald ash borer (EAB); how to identify native plant communities on your property; wildlife impacted by ash; and other related implications of ash forests and EAB.
Most importantly this guide offers recommendations generated by a panel of experts for private landowners on how to manage their ash. Recommendations, organized by native plant communities, include when to start preparing for ash's decline, what trees to consider as replacement trees, and likely obstacles that need to be prepared for and managed. This guide may not have all the answers but it should help you understand the problem and guide you towards a management plan to help your forest resilient and healthy.
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| Be Aware of One-Pot Meth Labs |
In rural areas around the country, "one-pot" methamphetamine cookers have been found. Water bottles and liter cola bottles are being used in a process also known as "shake and bake" - a method of making meth in a single container. The items are highly toxic and combustible. The bottles contain hydrochloric acid and other toxins. The bottles often have a hose coming out of the top and contain a white powder. There may be an ammonia scent around the bottles. The scent means the device is in an extremely dangerous stage. The bottles may look harmless but they are dangerous. There also may be other harmful objects such as used syringes and chemicals in the area.
If a possibly toxic bottle is found, do not touch it or attempt to transport it. Call local law enforcement or 911. Stay aware of your surroundings and focused on your safety.
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