Dr. Paul Barten has been appointed to the Science Advisory Board for American Forests

Paul Barten has been appointed to the Science Advisory Board of American Forests, the oldest forest conservation organization in the U.S.  In this capacity, Paul will inform and evaluate American Forests’ forest restoration work and public policy initiatives, including helping develop new programs and projects. Press Release     ...
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Professor Roy Van Driesche’s book listed as a “Notable Government Document for 2013”

Dr. Roy van Drieshce's book entitled, "Forest Pest Insects n North America: A Photographic Guide" has been listed as a "Notable Government Document for 2013". About the Notable Government Documents To recognize excellence in government publications, identify documents of distinction, and commend individual works of superlative nature. The "Notable Documents List" was originally begun by the Notable Documents Panel of the American Library Association's Government Documents Round Table, with hopes that the list would promote awareness and acquisition of government publications by libraries and use by library patrons. The list also was intended to recognize the individuals and agencies involved in producing these excellent sources of information and inspiration. Full citation: Forest Pest Insects in North America: A Photographic Guide by Roy G. Van Driesche, et al. FHTET-2012-02 Pub. Sept. 2013 ...
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NRC Undergraduate, Todd Beals, receives 2014 Garden Club of America Fellowship

NRC Undergraduate, Todd Beals, receives 2014 Garden Club of America Fellowship

"Todd Beals, a junior NRC major who is concentrating in Urban Forestry, has received the 2014 Garden Club of America Fellowship in Urban Forestry. The fellowship includes a $4,000 award. The purpose of the Fellowship is to advance the field of urban forestry by encouraging students to study the planning, management, and horticulture of urban forests and the effect of healthy urban forests on the environment. 'Todd is a very dedicated student, who really deserves this honor. I'm glad he received it,' said his advisor, Brian Kane, the Massachusetts Arborists Association Professor of Commercial Arboriculture."...
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