Delaware State Forests now on Avenza Maps
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 16, 2021
Visitors to Delaware state forests can now use a mobile phone to locate trails, hunting stands, or parking areas using the Avenza Maps® mobile app (available for iPhone or Android devices from the App Store or Google Play.) All state forest maps are free to download. The app uses the phone’s built-in GPS to locate it on the map, even when the device is out of range of a network or Internet connection. Users can select a particular map of interest, which can be downloaded and stored on their phone. A blue dot follows users wherever they go so they always know where they are on the map. More info at de.gov/forestmaps
Delaware Department of Agriculture Announces Specialty Crop Grant Availability
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2021
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for anticipated funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. DDA anticipates more than $344,000 to be allocated to increase the competitiveness of Delaware-grown specialty crops. Applications will be accepted through April 20, 2021.
Delaware Department of Agriculture First State Agency To Make 1t.org Pledge
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2021
The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is the first state agency in the United States to make a pledge that supports the 1t.org global goal to conserve, restore, and grow one trillion trees by 2030.
DDA Warns Owners Of Red-Eared Slider Turtles About Potential Salmonella Risk
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is warning anyone who purchased turtles, specifically the red-eared slider turtle, between August 2020 and January 2021 to take extra precautions to prevent illness.
State Forest Camping Now Open To The Public
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 15, 2021
Delaware’s state forest campsites are now open to the public under a new online system that allows for advance booking and preferred site selection. Primitive-style camping is available 365 days a year on a first-come, first-serve basis at both Blackbird State Forest, north of Smyrna, and Redden State Forest, north of Georgetown. The cost per night is $25 per site (plus a small administrative fee) with a three night maximum stay per reservation. Each state forest has added two new sites for a total of eight (8) at Blackbird and seven (7) at Redden. All camping requires a permit and is subject to state forest rules and regulations. Complete information, maps, camping rules, and links to make a reservation are available at de.gov/forestcamping.
