Global Connections. Regional Roots. June 2018
To Create and Inspire Champions of Sustainable Forestry
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From Sara Wu, Interim Executive Director
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Having just returned from a trip abroad, I am reminded of the value of seeing what others around the world are doing. Even if you are staying in town this summer, there are still opportunities to learn about how communities elsewhere are addressing climate change, biodiversity, generational family forestry challenges, and the use of data in making natural resource decisions. All of these topics will be discussed at our "
Postcards from the Frontlines of International Forestry"
on July 18 at the World Forestry Center.
Opening our event will be guest speaker Bruce Marcot, a renowned research wildlife biologist at the U.S. Forest Service. Bruce’s presentation,
Why Sustainable Forestry is More Than Forests,
will reflect on his recent experiences
living and conducting research in African Bantu villages. He will discuss how that experience taught him to view the forest as a whole ecosystem, where needs and interests for forestry, nutrition, health, biodiversity, and ecosystem sustainability converge.
Next, our International Fellows from China, Vietnam and Taiwan, will highlight case studies in a segment on
How Science is Informing Forest Management Decisions
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The second segment,
Family Run Businesses: The Next Generation
, is moderated by sixth generation Oregonian tree farmer,
Ben Hayes
of
Hyla Woods
, and our Fellows from Thailand and The Netherlands will speak about their experiences managing family-owned forestry enterprises.
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Special thank you to Hancock Forest Management
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We would like to extend our sincere appreciation for Hancock Forest Management’s sponsorship of the
Discovery Museum's TreeMendous Second Saturday: Wildfire Prevention on June 9!
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Forestry Leadership Hall Spotlight
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In 1971, the World Forestry Center began a tradition of honoring those pioneers who have contributed significantly to the advancement of forestry.
This month we are honored to spotlight Albert Wiesendanger (1893-1989).
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For more than seventy-one years, Albert Wiesendanger dedicated his life to preserving Oregon’s forests. He worked for the USDA Forest Service regional office in Portland for thirty-nine years and then “retired” to another thirty-two years as executive secretary for Keep Oregon Green Association (KOG). He was fondly called “Mr. Keep Oregon Green.”
In June 1980, Albert was honored by Governor Victor Atiyeh who proclaimed June 13, 1980 “Albert Wiesendanger Day” in Oregon and asked all Oregonians to support the fire prevention efforts that Albert had championed throughout his life.
Albert received many esteemed awards, among them the Silver Smokey, the highest award for forest fire prevention presented by the U.S. Forest Service. He was also honored as a Fellow in the Society of American Foresters in recognition of his distinguished service as a professional forester.
In remembrance of Albert Wiesendanger, Keep Oregon Green and the World Forestry Center have dedicated June to wildfire awareness and prevention with a special exhibit in the Discovery Museum. The exhibit, “Wildfire Destroys More Than Trees,” is on display through July. Created and sponsored by the Oregon Department of Forestry and Keep Oregon Green, the exhibit focuses on the 2017 Oregon wildfire season, where humans accounted for forty-five percent of all wildfire starts in the state.
Today, Keep Oregon Green, under contract with the Oregon Department of Forestry, conducts statewide wildfire prevention programs to educate and inform the public on how to prevent human-caused wildfires, and how to take action to protect Oregon’s communities and natural assets from the risk of wildfire.
To read more about the important work of Keep Oregon Green, visit:
keeporegongreen.org
. KOG is supported by private and corporate donations as well as contributions from Oregon’s forest landowners.
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We invite you to visit the Forestry Leadership Hall located on the second floor of the Discovery Museum. For more information
click here
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World Forest Institute News and Updates
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The WFI International Fellows visit
Vanport International, Inc.
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Recently, Adolf Hertrich, Chairman of Vanport International, Inc., graciously hosted the WFI International Fellows at his office in Boring, Oregon to share the history of his company. Born in Germany, Adolf Hertrich immigrated to the United States to study forestry at the University of Michigan. After finishing his studies and serving in the military during the Korean War, Adolf spent 7 years working for the U.S. Forest Service in Mount Hood National Forest in watershed management and recreational services. In 1967, Adolf decided to leave the U.S. Forest Service and start his own forest products business. He had noticed the frequency with which Japanese trading companies came to the Pacific Northwest to purchase logs, so he began to purchase timber sales, sometimes through auction bids, from the U.S. Forest Service. Adolf would then hire a logger to harvest the timber, then sell the highest grade timber to Japan, lower grades to local mills, and 8"-diameter or smaller for pulp. He eventually purchased a mill in Boring, Oregon that had gone unused for 2 years and, by installing new machinery, was able to produce 140' of lumber per minute, roughly 20 times the amount produced by his top competitors.
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Senior Fellow Rick Zenn Keynotes National Conference in Australia, Meets with Alums, and is Guest Instructor at National Arboretum
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Zenn addressing the national STEM Conference
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Rick in the Snowy River National Park, located in the alpine and East Gippsland regions of Victoria, Australia.
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A round trip across the international dateline and back that included thirty-eight hours in the air, allowed for Senior Fellow Rick Zenn time to catch up on reading, movies, and brushing up on his eucalypts.
Zenn was invited by Forest Learning Australia and the Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia (PIEFA) to address the national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) conference in the capital city of Canberra, sponsored by the Australian government and PIEFA. Zenn promoted the Oregon Forest Literacy Plan and urged participants to “see forests in three dimensions” when looking at careers and opportunities for students in the forest sector.
“PIEFA is doing important work and Ben Stockwin and his board are taking a leadership role. Lots of good things are happening in Australia in food and fibre education,” Zenn said.
Zenn was also a guest instructor at the National Arboretum Canberra at a two-day workshop led by the director of Forest Learning Australia, Beth Welden. Several leadership exercises from the World Forestry Center International Educators Institute
(IEI) program were combined with lively hands-on learning activities from the Forest Education Foundation team from Tasmania.
Forty professionals from business, government, associations, higher education, and local schools participated. World Forestry Center program alums Phil Lacy of PF Olsen Australia, Liz Langford of VicForests, and Darcy Vickers of the Forest Education Foundation in Tasmania, also served as instructors. The Fenner School of Forestry at the Australian National University hosted an evening lecture and BBQ dinner on campus.
“The beautiful hilltop location above the city,” Zenn said, “was the perfect setting for the workshop. We were surrounded by smart, passionate people who are working hard to protect Australia’s forests and all want to share their knowledge and experience. Beth organized a super event to help everyone improve their skills, share resources, and think more creatively when helping students, stakeholders, and the public understand and value sustainable forestry.”
Liz and Peter Langford arranged for Zenn to join them on a three-day field study tour to visit the mountain and coastal forests of Victoria and East Gippsland. He also met with our alums working in Melbourne and Canberra. “It was wonderful to see everyone again and catch up on news about their families and careers,” Zenn said. “There is a strong connection in Australia to the World Forestry Center and the World Forest Institute.”
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Rick (right) with WFI alum Tim Sanders of MelbourneWater at the Maroondah Dam outside of Melbourne, Australia
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WFI alum Nathan Trushell with his wife, Helen (far right), and his mom, Brenda (on his left). They are joined by IEI alum, Liz Langford (on Nathan's right). This photo was taken while Rick was in Melbourne, Australia
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Above: WFI and IEI alums, friends and family in Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: from left to right, Mick Hodder, Danielle and Blair Freeman, Krystina Kny with baby Erik, Lee Meizies, Phil and Janice Lacy, Kathy Overton, Rick Zenn, and Liz Langford.
Left to right: WFI alum, Tony Scherl, Dr. Cris Brack and Rick Zenn at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia
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Postcards From the Frontlines of
International Forestry
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July 18 from 8:30-11:30 am
Cheatham Hall, World Forestry Center
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Join us for a morning event exploring natural resource management issues from around the world featuring the
2018 World Forest Institute International Fellows
with keynote speaker Dr. Bruce Marcot from the U.S. Forest Service. Hear their stories, share yours, and leave inspired.
The World Forest Institute International Fellowship Program is sponsored by the Harry A. Merlo Foundation.
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8th Annual Forest Products Forum
"Stampede to the South"
September 25, from 8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Cheatham Hall, World Forestry Center
Come join us for our 8th Annual Forest Products Forum—the premier conference featuring forward-looking analysis of the wood products, timber and wood biomass sectors.
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September 25-27, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
World Forestry Center
Institutional investors have been allocating part of their portfolios to timberland as they seek diversification from bond or equity markets, and inflation protection. This 2½ day conference covers issues pertaining to the economy, forestland valuations, investing overseas, regulatory, tax and lending drivers, and emerging values such as carbon, biomass, and environmental credits.
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The Hagenstein Lectures
October 14 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Miller Hall, World Forestry Center
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The World Forestry Center and Society of American Foresters invite you to join us for the 2018 Hagenstein Lectures. We are honored to introduce
Emerging Voices in Forestry
, all under the age of 45.
Event is FREE with registration.
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Hold your next event at
Magness Memorial Tree Farm
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Tucked away in the Chehalam Mountains of the Willamette Valley, Magness Memorial Tree Farm is private property owned and operated by the World Forestry Center and is the perfect place for your next business meeting or social event. From board meetings, to team building adventures, to family gatherings, Magness offers a quiet and serene setting you and your guests are sure to enjoy.
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For more information about the World Forestry Center, please contact
Wendy Mitchell, Development and Community Relations Director
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