Partner organizations represented at the news conference

• Denotes name of representative available for interviews at the news conference.Wisconsin DNR Forestry program
  • www.dnr.wi.gov/org/land/forestry
  • Paul DeLong, Chief State Forester
    Celebrating 100th anniversary

  Wisconsin Society of American Foresters

  • www.wisaf.org/
  • Ray Guries, Southwest Chapter Chair
    Celebrating 85th anniversary

  USDA Forest Service

  • www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/
  • Jeryl Perenich, Public Affairs Assistant for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

  Wisconsin Nursery Association

  • www.wislf.org/
  • Jim Garbe, Vice-President

  Wisconsin LEAF (Learning, Experiences & Activities in Forestry) Program

  • www.uwsp.edu/cnr/leaf/
  • Jeremy Solin, Wisconsin School Forest Education Specialist

  Wisconsin County Forest system

  • www.wisconsincountyforests.com/
  • Colette Matthews, Exec Director
    Celebrating 75th anniversary

  Trees For Tomorrow

  • www.treesfortomorrow.com
  • Gail Gilson-Pierce, Executive Director
    Celebrating 60th anniversary

  American Tree Farm Program in Wisconsin

  • www.wisconsinforests.org/american_tree_ farm_system_in_wisconsin.htm
  • Geary Searfoss, Executive Director
    Celebrating 60th anniversary

  Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers

  • www.christmastrees-wi.org/
  • Myra Hann, Board of DirectorsCelebrating 50th anniversary

  Wisconsin Arborist Association

  • www.waa-isa.org/
  • David Graham, Communications Chair
    Celebrating 40th anniversary

  Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association

  • www.wisconsinwoodlands.org/
  • Al Barden, 2004 President
    Celebrating 25th anniversary

  Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education, U-W Stevens Point

  • www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/
  • Randy Champeau, Director

  Wisconsin Professional Loggers Association

  • Gene Francisco, Executive Director