Shared in twitter by our friend @Strawberry_az is this short video from Washington State that underscores the role of fire in Ponderosa Pine forests. Ponderosa pine in Washington state tell the story of the importance of fire in our forests. Reese Lolley with @Conserve_WA explains how these trees survived hundreds of years with fire, and…
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Board of Directors Meeting June 27, 2018
PINE/STRAWBERRY FUEL REDUCTION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: President Mike Brandt called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM The meeting was held at the Pine Senior Center Dining Hall Nancy led the Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Brandt (President), Melvin Palmer (Vice-President), Brenda Darling (Secretary),…
Board of Directors Meeting May 30 2018
PINE/STRAWBERRY FUEL REDUCTION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: President Mike Brandt called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. The meeting was held at the Pine Senior Center Dining Room. Janet Brandt led the Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Brandt (President), Melvin Palmer (Vice-President), Brenda Darling (Secretary), Nancy…
Buckhead Mesa Landfill Dollar Days
The Buckhead Mesa Landfill (across from the Tonto Natural Bridge entrance on HWY 87) has designated the second Saturday of every month as Dollar Day ($1) for EACH load. Hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Since the Pine Brush Pit is closed due to the forest closure, this is a great opportunity to get…
Tonto Forest Stage II Fire Restrictions
The Tonto National Forest has issued Stage II Fire Restrictions that affect the areas around Pine/Strawberry. Download Tonto National Forest Stage II Fire Restrictions (May 3, 2018) PDF We are providing this and similar documents via a new page on this site.
Board of Directors Meeting April 25 2018
PINE/STRAWBERRY FUEL REDUCTION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: President Mike Brandt called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. The meeting was held at the Pine Cultural Hall. Mike led the Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Brandt (President), Melvin Palmer (Vice-President), Jack Malloy (Secretary), Janet Brandt, Katie…
Board of Directors Meeting March 28 2018
PINE/STRAWBERRY FUEL REDUCTION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: President Mike Brandt called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M. The meeting was held at the Pine Cultural Hall. Mike led the Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Brandt (President), Melvin Palmer (Vice-President), Jack Malloy (Secretary), Nancy Hubbs (Treasurer),…
Please Do Not Pile Your Brush!
We’ve heard from the Fire Department that people are finding old news stories on our site about the free brush pickup programs from previous years, and piling brush in front of their properties. As of May 2016 there is no longer a brush pickup program (see more information). Please do not leave piles at your…
Third Annual Firewise Day Will Be May 19, 2018
Firewise Day 2018 is scheduled for May 19th, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, at the Ramada and Cultural Hall in Pine. You can expect much that is Free, Free, Free! Sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services, a lunch of pulled smoked pork sandwiches, potato chips and a pickle is provided to all attendees who bring five…
Board of Directors Meeting Oct 25 2017
PINE/STRAWBERRY FUEL REDUCTION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: President Mike Brandt called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was held at the Pine Senior Center Dining Room. Mike led the Pledge of Allegiance MEMBERS PRESENT: Mike Brandt (President), Melvin Palmer (Vice-President), Jack Malloy (Secretary), Nancy…