I like to think of the District as a work table supported by four stout legs. One leg represents our partners providing technical assistance (See New Engineer In Town- Page 3) and funding like the support from the Forest Service for the new chipper that is featured on the front page. Another is you, our constituents, who are letting us implement projects with you. This issue is filled with examples like John Richards and his neighbors on Oregon Mountain or Caltrans and BLM working with us to eradicate Scotch Broom from their property in Junction City. The third leg is volunteers, folks willing to sit on the many advisory committees and landowner groups like the Fire Safe Council, the Trinity County Resource Advisory Committee, South Fork CRMP, Weed Management Cooperative and our trail committees. The ideas that come out of these groups help the District set its priorities, keep its focus and adapt to the needs of the communities. The announcement on page 6 inviting everyone to join us in a celebration of Arbor Day on March 7th is a case in point.

The fourth leg is the District’s staff. There is not a District project that would move forward, if it were not for the talented individuals, who have chosen to work here. The diversity of our projects is a reflection of the diversity of skills and the many years of experience housed at the Trinity County Resource Conservation District. Thumb through this issue of the Conservation Almanac and you will get a feel for the experience and expertise that our employees bring to the table. I am very proud of the fine work that they do and I am extremely fortunate to be able to count them as my colleagues in conservation.