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Forestry Club

Forestry Club. Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters. *. Mission. To advance the science, technology, education, and practice of professional forestry and wildlife management in Kentucky, and to use the knowledge and skills of the profession to benefit society.

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Forestry Club

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  1. Forestry Club Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters *

  2. Mission • To advance the science, technology, education, and practice of professional forestry and wildlife management in Kentucky, and to use the knowledge and skills of the profession to benefit society. • To assist in sustaining membership and participation in sponsored activities. • To promote fellowship and professionalism among the forestry students at the University of Kentucky, and to promote a close relationship between the students and faculty.

  3. What we do… • Attend Society of American Foresters events • ASFC Conclave • Tree Campus USA • Service projects • Camping trips and retreats • Club Meetings

  4. Society of American Foresters • If you sign up for the club and register for SAF ($40) you get a free club T-shirt • Allows you to attend conferences: • Regional • National (2012 Spokane, WA) • Quiz Bowls • Allows you to attend ASFC Conclave • Auburn, AL March 2013

  5. 2011 Society of American ForestersNational ConventionHonolulu, Hawaii • Five student representative went to the 2011 SAF National Convention • The Forestry Department is funding 4-5 travel scholarships for this year’s convention. • The Club may offer a scholarship to a club member in high standing. Details soon.

  6. ASFC Southern Conclave Physical Events Technical Events Compass and Pacing Dendrology Wildlife ID Wood ID DBH Estimation Photogrammetry Pole Classification Timber Estimation • Stihl Timbersports • Crosscut • Bowsaw • Archery • Axe/Knife Throw • Log Burling • Log Roll • Pole Climb • Chain Throw • Log Chop • Pole Felling

  7. ASFC Southern Conclave March 2013 Auburn University

  8. Mini Conclave Before Conclave we attend a Mini Conclave event against University of Tennessee and University of the South.

  9. Tree Campus USA Recognizes college and university campuses that: • Effectively manage their campus trees. • Develop connectivity with the community beyond campus borders to foster healthy, urban forests. • Strive to engage their student population utilizing service learning opportunities centered on campus, and community, forestry efforts. Five standards for recognition • Tree Campus Advisory Committee • Campus Tree Care Plan • Campus Tree Program with Annual Expenditures • Arbor Day Observance • Service Learning Project

  10. Service Projects • Tree plantings • Road clearing • Hazardous tree removal • Invasive species removal • Tree ID and Mapping projects • Trail cleanup • KDF Seed collection • Volunteer at Wood Expo • Firewood sales

  11. Club Retreats Camp McKee We spent a weekend at Camp McKee removing hazardous trees that were impeded their trail system.

  12. Benefits of Joining • Networking • Resume booster • Service projects • Leadership opportunities • Traveling • Way to reinforce forestry education • Job opportunities • Free T-shirts (if you join SAF) • Fun!!!

  13. Club Meetings • Tuesday, September 4 from 12:15-1:00pm • Conference room • Free Pizza and drinks • Club signups (free) • Meetings held every other week • Discussion of club activities

  14. Upcoming Events • Aug 30 – Softball Game 5:30 *Free Pizza • Aug 31 – Deadline to signup to volunteer at 4-H Forestry Competition. • Sept 4 – First club meeting • Sept 5-6, 12-13 – Practice site cleanup/Tree Campus USA project • Sept 17 – Deadline to apply for SAF Travel Scholarship • Sept 18 – 2nd Club meeting • Sept 26-27 – Calvary Cemetery Service Project

  15. Contacts • President – Luke Biscan biscanluke@aol.com 330-245-6065 • Vice-President – Anthony Kenney abke222@g.uky.edu 859-806-9163 • Secretary – Alex Paige • Treasurer– Sam Cox • Conclave Representative – Matt Higdon • Wildlife Representative – Jon Johnson • ARRI Representative – Hannah Angel • Junior Ambassador - Logan Nutt • Sophomore Ambassador – Kristian Elswick UK Forestry is on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/UK-Forestry-Club/121325657946112

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