| Daniel Beveridge
I have been an ENTS "member" since Will Blozan hired
me on as an employee with his company, Appalachian Arborists in 2005 and
introduced me to the organization. However, this is the first time that
I have posted a message, so, hello to everyone!
I am from central Illinois originally and have a Bachelor's degree in
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of
Illinois @C-U. Since graduation I have lived and worked in northern
Arizona as a wildland firefighter and western North Carolina as an
arborist and now live in north-central Colorado (Fort Collins) with my
wife and son, working as a wildland firefighter with the US Forest
Service.
I have been involved in environmental studies for years, before and
since my graduation, extending the scope and specialization of my
personal education at my own pace. I have no real "field of
specialization" but really enjoy learning about whatever I can in
the natural world, with forest ecology, old growth, and wildfire in
particular. I have worked in wildfire for three + years now, and cannot
lie, really enjoy being around fire. The experience of proximity to such
an awesome natural force cannot be compared to much else in this world.
I feel blessed to be able to more fully appreciate fire for what it's
worth as an ecological tool and disturbance factor due to the job that I
hold.
That is my short bio. Since I am living in the Western US, I'd like to introduce myself to
Bob Leverett and Don Bertolette. I have heard of the WENTS and can
understand the many obstacles involved in the organization of such a
group. I would like to offer my assistance, as I can.. Take Care,
Daniel
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Daniel McConnell.
After many years of appreciating your publications and website, I've
decided to join the email list. I'm
attending Northern Michigan University (in Michigan's upper peninsula),
about finished with my bachelor's in Ecology. I've been an employee of
the USFS in the Hiawatha National Forest working as a field botanist for
three years. Most of my work involves rare plant surveys, invasive
species surveys, and native plant propagation. To me there are few
things finer than identifying obscure Salix and Carex species. Old
growth has always been my passion... though my ecological interests are
wide-ranging. Throughout high school and college I've spent a lot of
time looking for old remnant forests and notable trees. I'm getting
serious about looking for a grad program. For now I want to get a feel
for the types of jobs that are out there in the ecology field. I've been
fortunate enough to live with some great naturalists in a remote,
overlooked part of the country. The near-boreal forests here are limited
in their ability to grow monster trees, but there are some great tracts
that missed the saw if you look hard enough. A grove of very large white
pines I found a few weeks back was a good reminder. I will post the
photos when I find out how to... For now I wanted to say hello and I
hope to meet some of the quality people involved with ENTS.
Thanks everyone! -Daniel
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Mike Leonard - Consulting Forester
MA Forester License #145
35 Leighton Road, Petersham,
Massachusetts 01366
North Quabbin Forestry is dedicated to practicing the very best forest management for landowners throughout Massachusetts. Good forestry practices can: increase timber yields; provide for better wildlife habitat; increase recreational opportunities; and protect water quality. A well managed woodlot will also greatly increase the value of your property.
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Don Staples
I have been a practicing forester for 46 years, well, 42, if you take
out time on military reservations and the masters program. 13 were spent
with a state forest agency as a district forester, the last 29 as a
consulting forester. Clients have included private, industrial,
corporate, state and federal agencies. The most fun was working with the
US Parks and Wildlife folks as a compliance officer in the Big Thicket
National Monument of Texas.
Staples Forestry
110 Harrison
Livingston, TX 77351
SERVING EAST TEXAS FOR THIRTY YEARS
STATE CERTIFIED STEWARDSHIP FORESTER
MEMBER: TEXAS FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
We believe that ownership of land automatically enrolls you in the
stewardship of the Earth and that each land owner has the right to
manage their property to the best of their own interest. They also have
the obligation to maintain the property for the benefit of generations
to come. The Chinese have a saying that "The journey of a thousand
miles begins with the first step", in land management the journey
begins with nothing more complicated than the step of establishment of
goals and methodology to reach those goals. To that end Staples
Forestry, as well as other professionals in the field, encourage land
owners to take that step necessary to implement practices to optimize
the land potential in methods suited to their needs and abilities. It
may be as simple as routine inspections of the property for insects or
disease, or as complex as a full stand conversion to a more productive
cover of the land. Regardless of the goal, the first step is to look at
your land as an investment in the future and then set about to earn the
most from your investment.
http://www.livingston.net/dstaples/forestry/staples.htm
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TreeFarmer (REN) http://www.laketreefarm.com/
No education but what I read, hear and experience as a organic
grower. My knowledge is minimal compared to many experts, so I
seek their counsel, learn at their feet and reapply in the context of my
farms. I think out of the box either from ignorance or because I march
to a different drummer. That said I've climbed trees, pruned
trees, harvested trees, ran a sawmill, made tree furniture, salvaged
antique wood, restored old wood houses, propagated tree cuttings by the
thousands, planted more tree than I can count and spent my life with
wood chips in my truck, sawdust and bark in my pockets and a healthy appreciation
of the forests I am temporarily the steward of. I am the Webmaster of
several tree
sites and do my own non-professional programming. I collect legacy trees
for their genetics, give away F-2 Chestnuts to spread the
diversity, and talk incessantly about trees to whomever will listen and
maybe buy one or a truckload. I travel constantly between farms, trade
shows, (we sell tree growing stuff too) and in my search for new
varieties to grow.
Lake Tree Farm LLC
USDA Certified Organic Grower
Member Organic Trade Association
Member Kentucky Nursery & Landscape Association
Member Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association
D & B and CCR Registered,
US Dept.of Defense Supplier
Paypal Verified 97.1% EBay approval
Organic Specimen Trees, Green Roofs and Gardens, Custom Nursery
Landscape equipment, Mesh pot growing system for large trees,
Dealerships: Taylorway Farm Equipment,
Swaleking Landscape Equipment, T-Mate-O Pothogs, and Tree Supports
Web sites
http://www.laketreefarm.com
http://www.organic-tree-farm.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kyorganicgrowers/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Treefarmers/
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Dennis E. Hayman
New Berlin, NY
Lover of old growth forests and an early member of ENTS and FMTSF.
Mostly interested in our spiritual connection with the Forest,
understanding forest family groups, and communicating with them -
especially the great old trees. The old growth forests are our model
for what was and what could be again - as we humans reconnect with the
rest of the Family of Earth. Whether we know it or not we have a
symbiotic relationship with all life here on Earth Mother's
breast. The old growth forests demonstrate to us the power of
inter-species
cooperation and put a lie to the old paradigm belief that this is a
survival of the fittest, dog eat dog world. When we enter its deepest
recesses, the forest reminds of the power of love, even if we cannot put
word to it.
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