The honor of being named SAF Fellow recognizes the 30+ years Jim Kerkman has dedicated to advancing the application of forestry, forestry outreach and education and public policy in support of good forest stewardship. Jim graduated in forestry from UW-Stevens Point in 1982 and has been with the US Army at Fort McCoy since 1985, […]
Macon Award Presented to Dean Christine Thomas
Christine Thomas, Dean of the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point, was awarded the John Macon Award at the 2015 Wisconsin Society of American Foresters annual conference in New London on September 22. The Macon Award recognizes outstanding contributions to Wisconsin forestry. Christine, a member of SAF since 1985, is known locally, regionally, nationally, […]
Jordan and Barden Inducted into Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame
Alvin Barden and Rachel Jordan were inducted into the Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame on September 19, 2015 during the Wisconsin Woodlands Owners annual meeting at Marshfield. The Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame was founded in 1984 to honor those who have made exceptional contributions to the field of forestry in Wisconsin. Rachel Jordan (along […]
Two Chapters Did a Fine Job on Annual Conference
A big thank-you is extended to members of the Fox Valley and Mid Wisconsin Chapters for planning and hosting the 2015 Wisconsin SAF annual statewide conference on September 22-23 in New London. The attendees learned about emerald ash borer quarantines and options for managing ash stands for EAB. The conference was held in conjunction with […]
Habitat Field Guide Book
Looking for a copy of one of the habitat field guide books, “A Guide to Forest Community and Habitat Types of…” Wisconsin (Northern and Southern) and Michigan, by John Kotar? Note that Kemp Natural Resources Station in Woodruff, WI is now the distribution center for these three guide books. They sell for $50 each, plus […]
