Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame

Gordon R. Connor
1905-1986

Gordon R. Conner, a co-founder of the Timber Producers Association president and coordinator of the first Lake States Logging Congress and leader in many state and national forestry associations, promoted significant forestry research and was long active in forestry legislative and taxation issues.

As Vice- President, President, and Chairman of the Board of Connor Forest Industries from 1929-1982, he practiced advanced timber management, supported Tree Farm Programs and established the nationally known Camp 5 Logging Museum complex at Laona, Wisconsin.

Inducted into the Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame
September 5, 1986