[MassChestnutOrchards] Heat Wave and Chestnut Irrigation

[j. meiklejohn]

Kendra, 

Hopefully, you've received by now the leaf/twig sample to identify that's from Silver St. in N. Granby, CT.  Look forward to hearing what you think it is. 

-John 


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From: "Kendra Gurney" <kendra at acf.org> 
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Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 12:28:36 PM 
Subject: [MassChestnutOrchards] Heat Wave and Chestnut Irrigation 




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 Foundation ® 

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 
Kendra at acf.org or kgurney at uvm.edu 




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