Belmont Soil & Water Conservation District works with landowners to provide technical assistance with timber management and logging jobs. The Forestry/Wildlife Specialist also does logging site investigations.

The Wildlife/Forestry Specialist provides the following technical services to Belmont County landowners:

• Timber Management Planning & Recommendations
• Operation and Management Plans
• Conducts the
• Logging Site Investigations

Big Tree Contest

The District offers a "Big Tree" Contest for Belmont County landowners each year. The 2007 winner was a silver maple owned by James Kaiser of Barnesville, Ohio, had a total score of 377.25.

Twelve trees were entered in the contest. Each tree was measured utilizing the three measurements of circumference, height and average crown spread to obtain the total points for a Big Tree Score. Nominations are open to anyone. However, the tree must be located within the county lines.

Contact Nathan Taylor by email or call the Belmont SWCD office at 740.425.1100 Ext. 110.

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