[MassChestnutOrchards] Heat Wave and Chestnut Irrigation

[Kendra Gurney]

Hi All -

 

I'm sure the recent heat has not been lost on you, and it looks like we're
in for a few more very hot days in the Northeast.  While I hope you are
doing your best to stay near the air conditioner or swimming hole, with the
increased heat so increases the need for water in our chestnut orchards.
This is especially true of new plantings and recently inoculated orchards.
You all know your own sites better than anyone and I trust will know if/when
it is time to water the orchard(s) you manage.  

 

If it is time to water your orchard, please remember to do your best to keep
cool while working outside.  Aim for early in the day or late in the
evening, when the temps are a little cooler and the sun less direct.  If
it's a big job that will keep you outside for a long time, pace yourself and
don't hesitate to ask for help or take breaks.  And don't forget to stay
hydrated.  There are some great tips for staying cool at the weather
channel's website: http://preview.weather.com/outlook/wxready/articles/id-68


 

I know this is all common sense stuff, but it's good to remember that heat
like this, especially when it was relatively cool at the beginning of last
week, is tough on the body.

 

Hope you all had a great holiday weekend and are finding ways to beat the
heat!  

 

Kendra

 

Kendra Gurney
The American Chestnut FoundationR

New England Regional Science Coordinator
USFS Northern Research Station
705 Spear Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Tel: 802.951.6771 x1350 Fax: 802.951.6368

Cell: 802.999.8706
 <mailto:Kendra at acf.org> Kendra at acf.org or kgurney at uvm.edu

 

 

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