NY DEC issues draft unit
management plans for
Fire Tower Historic Areas

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released the draft unit management plans (UMPs) for the Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area and the Saint Regis Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area.

See this link for the DEC Release
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St. Regis Tower in 1980 (Bill Starr photo)

PA Director Steve Cummings passes

Steve Cummings, one of the organizers of the Forest Fire Lookout Association and PA Director, passed away on October 30th, 2013 at a Chambersburg, PA medical facility.
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Steve Cummings shown here in front of a storage container at the Michaux State Forest, where he was storing important forestry artifacts.
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The evolution of the "Forestry Education Center" at the Bemidji County Fairgrounds in Minnesota



From Minnesota - a video beginning with the ground breaking for the "Forestry
Education Center" at the Bemidji County Fairgrounds ending with the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening.

Video by former MN FFLA Director Dave Quam.
 

Wildfires Renew Call for Fire Lookout Towers

FFLA Chairman Argow participated in this TV news story.


Mebee Pass Lookout (WA) needs your help!

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Hickory Ridge Tower on the Hoosier National Forest, IN featured on PBS
Western Conference 2013 Minutes and Summary are now posted on the Conference page