Directory of Louisiana Foresters. Louisiana Society of American Foresters

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2 Love the Outdoors? Then the School of Forestry at Louisiana Tech University may have what you are looking for in a career. Have you considered a career with wide ranging opportunities? One that will allow you to work in the great outdoors, help protect and wisely manage our renewable natural resources, and really make a difference in the world? Forests are one of the world s most important resources. They cleanse the air, contribute to water quality, protect the soil, provide wildlife habitat, offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities, and produce renewable raw materials for energy, shelter, and paper products. Louisiana Tech s School of Forestry offers several degree programs that will help you realize your full potential to meet society s ever increasing need for commodities, services, and a healthy environment, all of which comes from our forest ecosystems. A degree in Forest Management might be for you if you have an interest in managing forests to provide the amenities and products that are essential to life. Maybe a career in Wildlife Conservation would be more to your liking. If you have an interest in natural resources and computers then perhaps you would like Geographic Information Science. Whatever your interests, we have an option for you! Improving our environment one student at a time! Visit us:

3 The Directory of Louisiana Foresters is published by the Louisiana and a Forester s Fund Grant from the National Editor: Kerry Livengood About the Cover: SAF member Kerry Livengood discovered this tree while teaching a tree identification class for Forestry Awareness Day in Rapides Parish. It is an American Beech with bark similar to an oak tree. It is so unique, there is only one other known tree with similar characteristics in the United States. A close up of the bark can be seen at CompassPointSystems.com Table of Contents 2. A Message from the State Chairman 3. A Message from the Executive Director SAF 4. SAF Mission Statement 5. What the SAF Can Do For You 7. SAF Code of Ethics 9. Application for Membership 11. Louisiana Foresters Alphabetical Listing 66. Index by Locality 69. Consulting Foresters Index Thanks to the Louisiana Technical College Oakdale, Forestry Technician program and the LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge for help with printing this Directory. CONTINUING FORESTRY EDUCATION CONTACT William F. Wieger, CF 112 Gayven Dr., Pineville LA Office Phone: E Mail: bwieger@team national.com 1

4 A Message From the Louisiana State Chairman On behalf of the 2007 Executive Committee of the Louisiana Society of American Foresters (LASAF), I am pleased to present our effort to publish a list of professional foresters living in Louisiana. LASAF last published a directory of all LASAF members in For the purposes of this directory, professional foresters are defined as those people who successfully graduated with at least a four year degree in forestry from a college or university having a specialized curriculum in forestry. We decided to list all graduate foresters in this directory who submitted information to us, as opposed to limiting the directory to Louisiana members. We made repeated efforts to contact foresters known to us, but not did include information from unresponsive foresters or those who were somehow missed. We apologize to those foresters we missed. If you qualify for inclusion in this directory but do not appear in it, please contact us so that we can include you in future updates. We plan to distribute this directory to all of those foresters included in the directory as well as to various agencies where landowners go to seek professional forestry assistance. We also plan to publish the directory on our website: We hope you find this directory useful for contacting forestry professionals in Louisiana. Sincerely, Steven K. Templin, A.C.F., C.F., R.F President, Louisiana 2

5 A Message From the Executive Director It s been twenty years or so since a directory of foresters was published in Louisiana. There are several issues that encouraged the SAF to invest time and money in this task. Urban areas are merging into forest areas as many people have chosen to buy acreage and build homes in the country. This places new demands on forest management, especially on fire protection and forest harvesting and regeneration. Like any construction job, forest management activities are not pretty. Building a new forest is aesthetically costly, whether nature is the force behind the change as with fire and hurricanes or if it is as a result of active forest management. Forest land owners need the specialized skills of foresters to protect and restore forests whether they have come to the forest from cities or grew up there. There have also been changes in the forest industry that have made it more difficult to locate foresters. Industrial foresters were once active as extension foresters, helping landowners with management of private lands in hopes that this would increase the quality and quantity of wood available to the industry. In the past few years many of these companies have sold their lands to management organizations that do not have all the same goals as the industry once had. As a result foresters are managing more acres that have many different uses. Lands are being sold for real estate development, others are in long term recreational and hunting leases and some are still managed for wood products but foresters are not as available as they once were for landowner assistance. This directory will help forest landowners find a forester with the skills for which they are looking. Foresters have a great variety of skills, from knowledge of the best varieties to plant, how to control exotic and invasive species, or how to protect endangered species these skills are displayed in this publication. I hope the information we are making available will be used to improve the forests and lives of the people of Louisiana. Regards, Michael T. Goergen 3

6 Who We Are Since 1900, the has provided access to information and networking opportunities to prepare members for the challenges and the changes that face natural resource professionals. SAF Core Values are: 1. Forests are a fundamental source of global health and human welfare; 2. Forests must be sustained through simultaneously meeting environmental, economic, and community aspirations and needs; 3. Foresters are dedicated to sound forest management and conservation, and 4. Foresters serve landowners and society by providing sound knowledge and professional management skills. Mission Statement The (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional society for foresters in the world. The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and, to use the knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the profession to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems and the present and future availability of forest resources to benefit society. SAF is a nonprofit organization meeting the requirements of 501 (c) (3). SAF members include natural resource professionals in public and private settings, researchers, CEOs, administrators, educators, and students. 4

7 What the Society of American Foresters Can Do For You New Online Archive FREE with SAF Membership The Roots of Forestry Research has Never Been Easier The Roots of Forestry is the exclusive home to SAF's journal archives. This online archive encompasses all 5 of SAF's periodical journals Journal of Forestry, Forest Science, and the Northern, Southern, and Western Journals of Applied Forestry from The Roots of Forestry gives you access to nearly 100 years of forestry literature comprising approximately 11,750 articles across more than 1,440 issues. Whether you're looking to rediscover the writings of forestry pioneers such as Gifford Pinchot and Aldo Leopold, or to review silviculture practices of yesterday that still have application value today, it's all just a click away! To learn more about The Roots of Forestry, go to on the world wide web. Since 1900, SAF has promoted and advanced forestry professionals in all segments of the profession government, industry, academia, consulting, and nonprofit organizations. Join the and gain access to a wealth of resources that will save you time and money. You'll stay informed about the complex world of natural resources, be it research, legislation, education, or new technology. Plus, you'll have access to discounts on publications, educational programs, forest products and services, insurance, and more. For just 19 cents* a day, you can reap the enriching benefits of membership in the Society of American Foresters. *Applies to introductory annual rate for first five years of membership. SAF offers an ever growing array of tangible benefits and an incredible return on your investment! Information SAF's award winning, nationally acclaimed publication, the Journal of Forestry, is the most widely read forestry periodical in the world. Join SAF and it's a built in benefit. To keep up to date on current forestry news and the many local and national SAF activities, all members receive The Forestry Source each month and the biweekly E Forester e mail newsletter. SAF also publishes Forest Science and the Southern Journal of Applied Forestry, Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, and Western Journal of Applied Forestry available in print and online. SAF is also a respected publisher of forestryrelated books, all available at a discount to members. Active Public Outreach SAF has a vibrant public outreach program that especially targets media. SAF is proactive in placing the forestry message in the nation's leading newspapers and television and radio outlets. SAF is the public voice of professional forestry. Career Advancement If you are looking to make a career move or fill a vacant position, you can count on SAF's classified ads in The Forestry Source or our comprehensive online Career Center. SAF provides leads and openings for the experienced professional as well as the novice. Comprehensive Network A great way to learn is from your colleagues. Make connections by participating in a local unit or through e mail list exchanges that connect you to a network of colleagues from around the globe. An online mentoring program enables students and new professionals to easily gain knowledge from more experienced members. Money Saving Benefits and Discounts for Members Only SAF members are eligible for special rates and discounts on a variety of products and services: automobile insurance and rentals; tree marking paint; life and disability insurance; GIS software and online training. SAF will continue to add affinity programs as we develop strategic partnerships. Technical Expertise SAF's working groups focus on areas such as sustainability and forest certification, urban forestry, wilderness management, recreation, measurements, ecology, geographic information systems, silviculture, and forest production and utilization. Unlimited working group participation is included with your membership. Members gain access to information 5

8 about upcoming meetings, news, and publishing opportunities related to working group specialty areas. Policy Resource SAF is your voice in Washington, DC, and at the local level. The Society closely monitors legislation that affects forestry and represents your interests on regulatory and legislative issues. Continuing Education SAF is your best source for professional development activities, and the only source for continuing forestry education (CFE) credits! Advance your knowledge while you earn credits at national and local conferences and workshops, and online. SAF's national convention is a terrific opportunity to discover new tools, techniques, and strategies to attain positive results at work. SAF now also offers continuing education credits for online quizzes with questions based on content from the Journal of Forestry. Standards of Excellence SAF accredits forestry school degree programs to ensure that the integrity of the profession is maintained. SAF members abide by a nationally recognized Code of Ethics. SAF also administers the Certified Forester program, which confers a national credential that verifies specific levels of education, experience, professional commitment, and competence. The (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Founded in 1900 by Gifford Pinchot, it is the largest professional forestry association in the world. The mission of SAF is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and to use the knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the profession to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems and resources to benefit society. SAF is a nonprofit organization, meeting the requirements of IRS 501(c)(3). SAF members include public and private practitioners, researchers, administrators, educators, forest technicians, and students. In fact, SAF lists more than 700 job categories and nearly 14,000 different employers among its members. Please note that $25 of your national dues provides you with all eight issues of the Journal of Forestry, $15 provides you with SAF's monthly newspaper The Forestry Source. The remainder is for professional programs and services. We recommend that you consult with your tax advisor regarding the amount that might be used for tax purposes. Use the following form to join SAF today! 6

9 SAF Code of Ethics Preamble Service to society is the cornerstone of any profession. The profession of forestry serves society by fostering stewardship of the world's forests. Because forests provide valuable resources and perform critical ecological functions, they are vital to the well being of both society and the biosphere. Members of the have a deep and enduring love for the land, and are inspired by the profession's historic traditions, such as Gifford Pinchot's utilitarianism and Aldo Leopold's ecological conscience. In their various roles as practitioners, teachers, researchers, advisers, and administrators, foresters seek to sustain and protect a variety of forest uses and attributes, such as aesthetic values, air and water quality, biodiversity, recreation, timber production, and wildlife habitat. The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to protect and serve society by inspiring, guiding, and governing members in the conduct of their professional lives. Compliance with the code demonstrates members' respect for the land and their commitment to the long term management of ecosystems, and ensures just and honorable professional and human relationships, mutual confidence and respect, and competent service to society. On joining the, members assume a special responsibility to the profession and to society by promising to uphold and abide by the following: Principles and Pledges 1. Foresters have a responsibility to manage land for both current and future generations. We pledge to practice and advocate management that will maintain the long term capacity of the land to provide the variety of materials, uses, and values desired by landowners and society. 2. Society must respect forest landowners' rights and correspondingly, landowners have a land stewardship responsibility to society. We pledge to practice and advocate forest management in accordance with landowner objectives and professional standards, and to advise landowners of the consequences of deviating from such standards. 3. Sound science is the foundation of the forestry profession. We pledge to strive for continuous improvement of our methods and our personal knowledge and skills; to perform only those services for which we are qualified; and in the biological, physical, and social sciences to use the most appropriate data, methods, and technology. 4. Public policy related to forests must be based on both scientific principles and societal values. We pledge to use our knowledge and skills to help formulate sound forest policies and laws; to challenge and correct untrue statements about forestry; and to foster dialogue among foresters, other professionals, landowners, and the public regarding forest policies. 5. Honest and open communication, coupled with respect for information given in confidence, is essential to good service. We pledge to always present, to the best of our ability, accurate and complete information; to indicate on whose behalf any public statements are made; to fully disclose and resolve any existing or potential conflicts of interest; and to keep proprietary information confidential unless the appropriate person authorizes its disclosure. 6. Professional and civic behavior must be based on honesty, fairness, good will, and respect for the law. We pledge to conduct ourselves in a civil and dignified manner; to respect the needs, contributions, and viewpoints of others; and to give due credit to others for their methods, ideas, or assistance. The ' Bylaws specify processes through which a member's violation of the code may lead to reprimand, censure, expulsion from the Society, or other disciplinary action. Any two persons, whether or not SAF members, may charge a member with violation of the code. Such a charge must be made in writing to the SAF President and must refer to the specific Pledges alleged to have been violated. 7

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11 ship Application Mail:, 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD Phone: (866) Fax: (301) Online: 1. Contact Information (please print) First Name PreferredName M.I. Last Address Apt.No. City State Zip E mail (Needed) (used only for SAF business) Home Phone ( ) Work( ) Cell ( ) Fax ( ) 2. College Education Name of Institution Attended City / State Major Type of Degree Date Degree Received or Expected Name of Institution Attended City / State Major Type of Degree Date Degree Received or Expected Name of Institution Attended City / State Major Type of Degree Date Degree Received or Expected 3. Current Employer Employer City / State Position /Title Date Employment Began 4. Forestry Related Experience Yes, I have three or more years of forestry related experience. No, I do not have three or more years of forestryrelated experience. 5. Demographic Information (internal use only) Current Employer College or University State / Local Government Consultant TIMO / REIT Student Current Position Federal Government Private Industry Not for Profit / NGO Retired Other Employed Management / Administration Staff Specialist Field Forestry Researcher / Educator Owner Retired Student Other Resource Manager Date of Birth / / Ethnic Background White / Caucasian Black / African American American Indian / Alaska Native Hispanic / Latino Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Asian Islander Other Prefer not to say 6. How Did You Hear About SAF Mailing Event or Seminar Website Publication School Other E mail Member Referral 7. Signature This information is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and complete. I agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the (see enclosed card or visit the web at Gender Male Female Signature of Applicant Date 9

12 8. The E Forester Yes, I want to receive this e newsletter included with membership. Note: Please ensure e mail address is listed on front of application. $ 0 9. The Policy Update Yes, I want to receive this policy e update included with membership. Note: Please ensure e mail address is listed on front of application. $ The Forestry Source Newspaper sent each month. Included with membership. $ Journal of Forestry Journal sent eight times a year. Included with membership. $ Membership Member $79 (five year introductory rate). New member will be placed in appropriate category Professional, Conditional Professional, Associate, Technician, International, or Corresponding. Student Member $35 $ Note: Members living outside the US, Canada or Mexico, please add an additional $30 surcharge for overseas postage. $ 13. Local Unit You may also be a member of the state society and chapter where you live. If you pay by check, a separate invoice will be sent. If you pay by credit card, local dues will be added to your total (dues range from $4 to $31). 14. Subscription to Other Journals Forest Science (bi monthly) Print Only $90 US / Canada $120 International Online Only $75 US / Canada Print and Online $99 US / Canada $132 International $ Northern, Southern, or Western Journal of Applied Forestry (quarterly) Print Only $52 US / Canada $72 International Online Only $52 (Includes access to all three regional journals) Print and Online $57 US / Canada $79 International $ 15. Payment Method Check Enclosed MC Visa AmEx Card No. 3 digit Verification Code (located on front or back of card) Exp. Date Signature Mail:, 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD Phone: (866) Fax: (301) Online: TOTAL DUE $ 10

13 Dr. Kamran K. Abdollahi Louisiana Foresters Alphabetical Listing Southern University P.O. Box Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) (225) kamrana664@cs.com Education The Pennsylvania State University, 1983, B.S. Website SFA, 1985, M.S. SFA, 1991, Ph.D. International Society of Arboriculture Years Teaching 20 Years Consulting 5 Years with Government 17 Other Qualifications LIC Awards The White House OSTP Award Oxford Rountable, USDA NUCFAC, LA Governor's Award, LA Arborist Association Award, LSU Research Award Available for Consulting Services offered Urban Forestry Bobby Darrell Aldy Leesville Lumber Co. P.O. Box 320 Mill Road Merryville, LA Education Louisiana Tech University, 1972, B.S. Forestry Years in Industry 26 Years Other 13 Type Other Private Industry Christopher Boyle Allen Louisiana State University AgCenter School of Renewable Nat. Res. Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) calle25@lsu.edu Education Virginia Tech University, 2000, B.S. Forestry University of Georgia, 2003, M.S. Years Teaching 1 Years with Government 4 Trey Joseph Allen Timberland Services, Inc. P.O. Box 25 Taylor, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) treyjallen@hughes.net Education Louisiana Tech, 1999, B.S. Years in Industry 3 Years Consulting 5 Available for Consulting Services offered Complete Forest Management Other Qualifications Master Logger; Tree Farm Inspector Felix Ray Armstrong Weyerhaeuser Company P.O. Box 147 Taylor, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) ray.armstrong@weyerhaeuser.com Education Louisiana Tech University, 1977, B.S. Forestry, Years in Industry 30 11

14 Evan Eugene Austin Jr. Certified Forester CF Number Martin Timber Company 2416 P.O. Box 500 Campti, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) eugene.austin@royomartin.com Education Louisiana Tech University, 1988, B.S Forestry Website royomartin.com Years in Industry 20, Other Qualifications Louisiana Logging Council Master Logger/Forester # COFC 9041, Commercial Pesticide Applicator Awards LA SAF Distinguished Service to Forestry Award 2006 Keith Joseph Aymond Louisiana Dept. of Ag. & Forestry 2266 S. College Ext Ste. F Lafayette, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (337) (337) kaymond@ldaf.state.la.us Education Louisiana State University, 1998, B.S. Forest Management Website ldaf.state.la.us Years with Government 8 Other Qualifications Herbicide Application, Tree Farm Inspector Awards LA SAF Forestry Leadership Award Donald J Baker Certified Forester CF Number ACF Baker Land & Timber Management, Inc P.O. Box Giamanco Street Alexandria, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) donaldjbaker@aol.com Education Louisiana Tech University, 1976, B.S. Years in Industry 10 Association of Consulting Foresters Years Consulting 21 Board Member Other Qualifications Licensed Arborist #0449: State of Louisiana National Arbor Day Foundation Registered Forester, Arkansas #538, Ducks Unlimited Black Bear Conservation Committee Available for Consulting Services offered General forestry consulting primarily for non industrial landowners. Area of operation: LA & East Texas (100 mile radius of Alexandria, LA ) 3 full time and 1 part time graduate foresters on staff. Richard P. Barlow Certified Forester CF Number Southern Advance Forestry, LLC Roy Neatherland Rd. Jonesboro, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) barlowrichard@bellsouth.net Education Louisiana Tech, 1965, B.S. Board Member Years in Industry 39 Forest Landowners Association Years Consulting 3 Available for Consulting Services offered Forest Management, Timberland Acquisition Edwin L. Barnes Baker Land and Timber Management, Inc. P.O. Box 5624 Alexandria, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) bbarnes1@bellsouth.net Education Louisiana Tech University, 1999, B.S. Forestry Years in Industry 6, Years Consulting 1 Wild Turkey Federation Other Qualifications ACF Candidate Member, Certified Burner, Tree Farm Inspector. Awards LA SAF Forestry Leadership Award Available for Consulting Services offered GIS, GPS, Forest Inventory, Forest Appraisals, Forest Management, Urban Forestry 12

15 Dr. James P. Barnett Retired USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station 2500 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) jpjbarnett@fs.fed.us Education Louisiana State University, 1957, B.S. Forestry Louisiana State University, 1961, MF Duke University, 1968, PhD Years with Government 50 Awards SAF Fellow, LA SAF Distinguished Service to Forestry 2008 Fellow Gary R. Beacher Certified Forester CF Number Resource Management Service Hwy 8 West Trout, LA Business Phone E mail (318) gbeacher@resourcemgt.com Education Texas A&M University, 1978, B.S. Forestry Texas A&M University, 1983, M.S. Forestry Mississippi Forestry Association Years in Industry 28 Forest Resources Association Other Qualifications Registered Forester: MS, NC Barbara Ann Bell US Forest Service 9912 Hwy 28 West Boyce, LA Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) bbell@fs.fed.us Education McNeese State University, 1985, B.S. Years with Government 22 Stephen W Bennett Certified Forester CF Number ACF Bennett & Peters, Inc O'Hara Court Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) sbennett@southerntrees.com Education Louisiana State University, 1994, B.S. in Forestry Website Years Consulting 20 Forest Landowners Association Other Qualifications Registered Forester, State of Mississippi Association of Consulting Foresters License No Registered Forester State of Arkansas, License No. 602 Mississippi Forestry Association Certified Forester, SAF, Cert. No Available for Consulting Services offered Forest Management, Timber Marketing, Inventories Harvest Scheduling, GIS, Land Sales & Acquisitions, Appraisals Peter Scott Bertrand Roy O. Martin P.O. Box 1110 Alexandria, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) scott.bertrand@royomartin.com Education McNeese State University, 1985, B.S. Forestry Years in Industry 22 13

16 Dr. Michael A. Blazier LSU AgCenter Highway 9 Homer, LA Business Phone Cell Phone E mail (318) (318) mblazier@agcenter.lsu.edu Education Louisiana Tech University, 1997, B.S.F. Oklahoma State University, 1999, M.S. Oklahoma State University, 2003, Ph.D. Years Teaching 5 Years Other 10 Type Other Forestry Research Other Qualifications Pesticide Applicator Soil Science Society of America Kelly Boles U.S. Forest Service 229 Dogwood Park Rd. Provencal, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) kboles@fs.fed.us Education Stephen F. Austin State University, 1991, F.S. Forestry Years in Government 19 Daren G. Bonnette International Paper 300 Williams Lake Rd. Pineville, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) daren.bonnette1@ipaper.com Education Louisiana Tech University, 1996, B.S. Years in Industry 11 Tom R. Bourland ACF Tom Bourland & Associates, LLC 9847 Neesonwood Drive Shreveport, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) Bourlandllc@aol.com Education Mississippi State, 1974, Forestry Mississippi State, 1978, Wildlife Ecology Louisiana State University School of Business, 1990, Association of Consulting Foresters Executive Program The Wildlife Society Sand County Fnd. Years in Industry 14 Years Consulting 17 Other Qualifications Registered Forester, Certified Wildlife Biologist, Certified Wetland Delineator Awards LA SAF Forestry Leadership Available for Consulting Services offered General Forestry, T & E due diligence, wetlands Gueth Braddock Asplundh Tree Expert Co. 606 Wilson Ave Houma, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (228) (225) (225) gbraddock@asplundh.com Education Mississippi State University, 1991, B.S. Forest Management Website Years in Industry 1 Years with Government 2 Years Other 14 International Society of Arboriculture TypeOther Utility Forestry Electric Cooperative Utility Arborist Association Other Qualifications Registered Forester (MS) No. 1418; Commericial Pesticide Applicator Right of way, Forestry, Aquatics (LA); Licensed Arborist (LA) AR

17 TOM BOURLAND & ASSOCIATES, LLC Forestry, Wildlife & Environmental Consultants Integrated Forest and Wildlife Management Plans Timber Sales Wildlife Habitat Development Quality Deer Management Pond Design and Management Waterfowl Habitat Design and Management Coal Mine Reclamation Planning Endangered Species Due Diligence & Management Wetlands Delineation and Permitting Wetlands Mitigation Banking Expert Witness Tom Bourland, RF, ACF, CWB Registered Forester & Certified Wildlife Biologist Shreveport, Louisiana Office (318) Cell (318) NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SINCE

18 401 Reynolds Drive Ruston, Louisiana COMPLETE TIMBERLAND SERVICES Purchasing Timber and Timberlands Timber Harvesting Landowner Assistance Ruston Office 318/ Pollock Office.. 318/ Bernice Office.. 318/ Natalbany Office / Olla Office. 318/ Cross Creek Office / BURNS FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. We encourage and practice protection and management of all resources from land, water, minerals, wildlife and air for optimum return from growth, utilization & environmental enhancement. Joe D. Burns President John A. Russo Chief Forester & COO P.O. Box 638, Jonesboro, Louisiana Office Location: 9 miles West of Jonesboro on LA. Hwy. 4 Office: Fax:

19 Jennifer A Brady Cell Phone E mail (318) j brady@cox.net Education Stephen F. Austin State University, 1994, B.S. Forestry Years in Industry 3 Other Qualifications Registered Forester JB John Phillip Andrew Bray Certified Forester CF Number Forest Management Services, LLC Hwy. Alt. 2 Shongaloo, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail forestmgmtservices@msn.com Education Mississippi State University, 1997, Forest Management Years in Industry 2 Years Consulting 8 Arkansas Forestry Association Years Other 1 Type Other Cooperative Education Work Student Other Qualifications RF (Arkansas # 723) CF (SAF #3810) Available for Consulting Services Offered Timber Sales, Timber Appraisals, Forest Inventory, GIS and GPS Mapping and Reforestation Albert Lee Brazzel U.S. Forest Service Hwy 34 Winnfield, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) abrazzel@fs.fed.us Louisiana Tech University, 1996, B.S. Education Years with Government 10 Stephen A. Breaux Roy O. Martin 1695 Hwy 490 Chopin, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) steve.breaux@royomartin.com Education McNeese State University, 1976, B.S. Forestry Years in Industry 31 Other Qualifications: Master Logger Certified : Michael Edward Buchart La. Dept. of Ag. & Forestry P.O. Box 3334 Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) mike_b@ldaf.state.la.us Education Louisiana State University, 1979, B.S. Forestry & Wildlife Years with Government 28 Edmond Biet Burns Retired LA Office of Forestry U.S. Navy Retired Box 566 LeCompte, LA Cell Phone Fax (318) (318) Education Louisiana State University, 1949, B.S. Forestry Years Consulting 20, Nature Years with Government 34 The NatureConservancy, LNPS, Southern Forest Heritage Museum Awards SAF Fellow 17

20 Joe D. Burns Burns Forest Products, Inc. P.O. Box 638 Jonesboro, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) bfpjoe@aol.com Education Louisiana State University, 1947, B.S. Forestry Louisiana State University, 1948, Masters Forestry SAF Chairman Gulf States Section Years in Industry 12 Louisiana Forest Festival Association Years with Government 2 LFC Years Other 45 Louisiana Assoc of Business & Industry Type Other Timber Dealership Association of Consulting Foresters Other Qualifications Tree Farm Inspector, Herbicide Applicator ForPac Awards SAF Fellow 1987, LASAF Distinguished Service to Forestry, LSU School of Forestry Outstanding Alumni, Louisiana ForestryCommission Vice Chairman, LASAF North LA Group Past Chair, LFA Past President, Ex Officer, Board Member, LABI Past President Available for Consulting Services Offered All related land and timber marketing, management, and appraisals Dr. Paul Yoder Burns Louisiana State University School of Renewable Natural Resources Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) pburns@lsu.edu Education Univ. of Tulsa., 1941, B.S. Website Yale, 1946, Master Forestry Yale, 1949, Ph.D., Louisiana Years Teaching 38 Sigma Xi Xi Sigma Pi Awards LA SAF Distinguished Service to Forestry, SAF Fellow, Univ. Phi Kappa Phi of Tulsa Distinguished Alumnus, NCCJ Brotherhood, Baton Rouge Council on Human Relations Humanitarian, Bienville House Ctr. for Peace & Justice Humanitarian, Baton Rouge Volunteer Activist Quang Van Cao Louisiana State University School of Renewable Natural Resources Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) qcao@lsu.edu Education Nat. Inst. Agric. (Vietnam), 1973, B.S. Forestry Website Va. Tech. University, 1978, M.S. Forest Biometrics Va. Tech. University, 1981, Ph.D. Forest Biometrics Years Teaching 26 Assoc. So. Mensurationists Awards 2000 Excellence in Teaching Award College of Agriculture Alumni Association Available for Consulting Services offered Growth and yield modeling Vallard Joseph Carrier Louisiana Dept. of Ag. & Forestry P.O. Box Hwy 165 Oberlin, LA Fax E mail (337) val_c@ldaf.state.la.us Education McNeese State University, 1984, Forestry Years with Government 23 Other Qualifications Herbicide Applicator & Tree Farm Inspector 18

21 Robert Thompson Carter Certified Forester CF Number Retired Rio Grande St Bogalusa, LA Business Phone Cell Phone E mail (985) (985) bobcarter@bellsouth.net Education Louisiana State University, 1950, B.S. S.L.U., 1982, M.B.A. Mississippi Forestry Association Years in Industry 57 Louisiana Society of Land Surveyors Other Qualifications Land Surveyor LA Kirk Stanley Casanova Louisiana Department of Ag & Forestry P.O. Box 1628 Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (225) (985) (225) kcasanova@ldaf.state.la.us Education Louisiana Tech University, 1982, B.S. Forestry & Business Years with Government 21 Years Other 4 Type Other Procurement Forester/Timber Business Owner Ronald A. Chance T.L. James & Company, Inc Highway 8 Mora, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) rchance@centurytel.net Education McNeese State University, 1972, B.S. Years in Industry 27 Years Consulting 8 Brian Richard Chandler LSU Ag Center 4419 Idlewild Rd Clinton, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) bchandler@agcenter.lsu.edu Education Louisiana State University, 1974, B.S. Forestry Website Louisiana State University, 1978, MSF, Years with Government 29, LA County Agricultural Agents Assoc. Awards LASAF Forestry Leadership Award and Spark Plug Award, LA National County Agriculture Agents Associations Achievement Award and Distinguished Service Award, BSA District Award of Merit Other Qualifications Tree Farm Inspector Sun Joseph Chang Louisiana State University. School of Renewable Nat. Res Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) xp2610@lsu.edu Education National Chung Hsing University, 1972, B.S. Harvard University, 1975, M.F.S. University of Wisconsin, 1979, Ph.D. Years Teaching 29 Years Consulting 29 Years with Government 1 Website Available for Consulting Services Offered Economics, Management, Forest Valuation, Forest Taxation 19

22 Willard Desmond Clapp, Jr. Certified Forester CF Number Graphic Packaging Int Jonesboro Rd. P.O. Box Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail West Monroe, LA (318) (318) (318) clappd@graphicpkg.com Education Louisiana State University, 1973, B.S. Forestry Years Industry 35 Other Qualifications SAF Certified Forester, Arkansas Registered Forester Arkansas Forestry Association Wild Turkey Federation Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation Forest Landowners Assoc. National Rifle Assoc. Terry Robert Clason Certified Forester CF Number USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Government St. Alexandria, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) terry.clason@la.usda.gov Education Louisiana State University, 1966, B.S. Forestry Louisiana State University, 1972, M.S. Forest Soils University of Georgia, 1976, Ph.D. Plant Physiology Years Teaching 28 Years Consulting 10 Years with Government 6 Awards SAF Fellow Other Qualifications Agriculture Consultant George L. "Chip" Cline Certified Forester CF Number Ewing Timber 781 P. O. Box 657 Jonesboro, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) ccline@ewingtimber.com Education Louisiana Tech, 1986, B.S. Forestry Years Other 20 Type Other Land Management working with Non Industrial Louisiana Logging Council Private Landowners Other Qualifications Tree Farm Inspector, Louisiana Logging Council Master Logger Training Available for Consulting Services offered Forest Land Management Services including GIS, GPS, Forest Inventory, Forest Management Plans, Land and Timber Sales, Timber Harvesting and Reforestation (site prep and planting) Tim Cooper Forest Services & Supplies Inc. P.O. Box 1110 Rosepine, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (337) (337) (337) tcoop66@yahoo.com Education Louisiana Tech University, 1972, B.S. Forestry Years in Industry 5 Years Consulting 30 Other Qualifications Tree Farm Inspector Available for Consulting Services Offered Forest Inventory, Tree Planting, Cruising (Timber Evaluation), Sales 20

23 C. D. Crain Certified Forester CF Number Butch Crain, LLC PO Box 531 Simsboro, LA Business Phone E mail (318) butchcrain@att.net Education Louisiana Tech University, 1981, B.S. Forestry Wildlife Website butchcrain.home.att.net Louisiana State University Ag Leadership, 1994, Certificate Years in Industry 17 Years Consulting 10 Ozark Society Years with Government 1 Years Other 3 Type Other The Nature Conservancy Other Qualifications Tree Farm Inspector, Forest Certification Assessor Available for Consulting Services offered GIS, inventory, forest & mineral management, timber sales, title research John Barry Crain LSU Ag Center 300 Grady Britt Dr. Alexandria, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail bcrain@agcenter.lsu.edu Education Louisiana State University, 1968, B.S. Forestry LA. State University, 1970, M.S. Wildlife Management Years Teaching 10 Years in Industry 3 Years with Government 3 Years Other 21 Type Other Managing Forestry And Wildlife Resources On Large Private Plantations In Louisiana, Alabama, and South Carolina. Awards Education Chair SAF Executive Committee Cecil Crawford Semi Retired 198 Russwood Lane Ruston, LA Business Phone Cell Phone E mail (318) (318) (318) cacrider@bayou.com Education Louisiana State University, 1968, B.S. Forestry Years in Industry 12 Years Consulting 27 Other Qualifications Certified Pesticide Consultant Awards SAF Fellow, LASAF Distinguished Service to Forestry Available for Consulting Services offered Pesticide Consultant Samuel David Crawford, III Certified Forester CF Number ACF The Crawford Forestry Group, Inc P. O. Box E. 70th St. #136 Shreveport, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) sam@crawfordforestry.com Education Louisiana Tech, 1976, B.S. Mississippi State, 1978, M.S. Association of Consulting Foresters Years in Industry 8 Years Consulting 24 Arkansas Forestry Association Texas Forestry Association Other Qualifications ACF, RF, Tree Farm Inspector, Ag Consultant Awards Agricultural Leaders of Louisiana Available for Consulting Services offered Forest resource management planning, Timber inventory, Timber sales administration, Integrated GIS/GPS mapping, Reforestation, Timberland appraisals, Litigation assistance, Casualty Loss Assessment, Hunting lease management, Forestry related taxation and estate planning assistance 21

24 Sam J. Crifasi Forest EcoSystems Foxwood Ave. Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) (225) samfes1@aol.com Education Louisiana State University, 1972, B.S. Forestry Association of Consulting Foresters Years Teaching 4 Years Consulting 19 Years with Government 4 Other Qualifications Registered Forester (MS) Prescribed Burning Certification Available for Consulting Services offered Forest appraisal, forest inventory, forest management, forest management plans, third party auditing, timber sales, GPS and GIS Bickham L. Crooks ACF Peters Forest Resources, Inc East Petroleum Dr. Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) (225) bcrooks@peters fr.com Education Louisiana State University, 1988, B.S. Forestry Website fr.com Years Consulting 18 Association of Consulting Foresters, Other Qualifications RF MS, RF AR Available for Consulting Services offered General consulting, forest management, timber sales timber inventories, GIS, mapping, financial analysis, land and timber appraisals, real estate brokerage, pricing and forest resource studies, expert witness, wetland delineation and permitting Jim L. Culpepper Greener Trees LA, LLC Greensboro Ave. Greenwell Springs, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) (225) peppercul100@cox.net Education Louisiana State University, 1966, B.S. Forestry Years Government Society of Consulting Arborists Other Qualifications International Soc. of Arboriculture Certification La. Nursery & Landscape Assoc. Available for Consulting Services offered Shade tree diagnosis, Tree protection planning, Shade tree appraisals, Landscape contracting David Calvin Cupp Walsh Timber Co., LLC 500 Oosta Rd. Zwolle, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) zwolled@wnonline.net Education Virginia Tech, 1982, B.S. Website walshtimbercompany.com Virginia Tech, 1984, M.S. Years in Industry 23 Southern Loggers Coop Other Qualifications LSU Ag Center Ag Leadership Program Texas Forestry Association Class 8, Master Tree Farmer, LA Master Logger Forest Resources Association Awards FRA H.H. Jefferson National Safety Award Available for Consulting Michael Brent Cutrer Peters Forest Resources, Inc East Petroleum Dr. Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax (225) (225) (225) Education Forest Management, 2006, B.S. Website fr.com Years Consulting 1 Available for Consulting Services offered General consulting, forest management, timber sales timber inventories, GIS, mapping, financial analysis, land and timber appraisals, real estate brokerage, pricing and forest resource studies, expert witness, wetland delineation and permitting. ACF 22

25 Gene P. Darcey Southern Forest Services North Shore Ct. Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) (225) gpdarcey@bellsouth.net Education Louisiana State University, 1971, B.S. Years in Industry 32 Years with Government 5 James Douglas Daughtry Plum Creek Timber Co. P.O. Box 8 Joyce, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) Jamie.daughtry@plumcreek.com Education Louisiana Tech University, 1999, Forestry Forestry Experience Years in Industry 32 Other Qualifications Certified Precribed Burner, Herbicide Applicator Thomas J. Dean Website Plumcreek.com Louisiana State University A & M & Ag Center School of Renewable Natural Resources Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) (225) fwdean@lsu.edu Education Oklahoma State University, 1977, B.S. Website University of Missouri, 1981, M.S. Utah State University, 1986, Ph.D. Years Teaching 16 Years Other 4 Available for Consulting Services Offered Situational outside typical consulting services Brent Allen Deen Martin Timber Company PO Box 500 Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail Campti, LA (318) (318) (318) brent.deen@royomartin.com Education LA Tech, 1986, B.S.Forestry/Wildlife Years in Industry 15 Available for Consulting Dr. Cornelis F. de Hoop Certified Forester CF Number LSU AgCenter 3067 School of Renewable Natural Resources Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) cdehoop@lsu.edu Education University of Kentucky, 1974, B.S. Forestry Website Stephen F. Austin State U., 1983, M.B.A. Texas A&M University, 1991, Ph.D. Forest Products Society Years Teaching 15 Council On Forest Engineering Years in Industry 12 Years Consulting 1 Years with Government 2 Other Qualifications Sustainable Forestry Initiative Training Program Awards Assistant Secretary s Team Impact Award issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Dept of Labor. April 15, In Recognition of Exceptional Team Contributions to the Successful Implementation of a Partnership between OSHA, Workplace Safety, the Louisiana Logging Council and the. 23

26 Jennifer Dees Weyerhaeuser 5810 Hwy 1 Bypass Natchitoches, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) jennifer.dees@weyerhaeuser.com Education Stephen F Austin, 1998, B.S. Forest Management Years in Industry 8 Michael A. Deliberto LSU Ag Center 5653 Ducros Dr. Business Phone Fax E mail Baton Rouge, LA (225) (225) mdeliberto@agcentr.lsu.edu Education Louisiana State University, 2004, B.S. Forestry Louisiana State University, 2007, M.S. Agricultural Economics Years with Government 1 Dan B. DeRouen DeRouen Forestry P. O. Box 493 Ville Platte, LA Business Phone Fax (337) (337) Education McNeese State University, 1970, B.S. Forestry McNeese State University, 1970, B.S. Horticulture Years in Industry 4 Years Consulting 34 Available for Consulting Michael John DiCarlo Delta Region Farm Management & Agricultural Policy Working Group 6413 Taylor Oaks Ln Alexandria, LA Cell Phone E mail (318) thedicarlo@gmail.com Education Louisiana Tech University, 2009, B.S. Forestry Louisiana Tech Forestry Club Cathy Dickerson Certified Forester CF Number Campbell Timberland Management Hwy 12 East P.O. Box 38 DeQuincy, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (337) (337) (337) cdickerson@campbellgroup.com Education McNeese State University, 1983, B.S. Forestry Years in Industry 25 The Nature Conservancy John Jefferson Diehl Diehl, Russell & Gates Forestry 2285 Benton Road Suite D 201 Bossier City, LA, LA Business Phone Cell Phone Fax E mail (318) (318) (318) jdiehl@suddenlinkmail.com Education University of Arkansas Monticello, 1991, BS Louisiana Tech University, 1993, MBA Years in Industry 17 Years Consulting 15 Available for Consulting Services Offered GPS work, inventories, management plans, successions and sales 24

27 Wade Dubea Louisiana Depart. of Ag & Forestry State Forester PO Box 1628 Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) wdubea@ldaf.state.la.us Education Louisiana State University, 1997, B.S. Forestry Years Other 10 Type Other Combined experience in forestry and education Other Qualifications LA Teaching Certification in Secondary Science Jackie Duncan USDA Forest Service 2500 Shreveport Hwy Business Phone E mail Pineville, LA (318) jduncan@fs.fed.us Education Texas A&M University, 1974, BBA Accounting Texas A&M University, 1991, MS Forestry The Nature Conservancy Years with Government 16 The Louisiana Native Plant Society Other Qualifications Herbicide Applicator The Louisiana Ornithological Society The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society John M. Dunn Certified Forester Roy O. Martin Lumber Company 1695 Hwy 490 Chopin, LA Business Phone E mail (318) Ext john.dunn@royomartin.com Education Louisiana State University, 1973, B.S. Forestry Website Years in Industry 34 National Rifle Association Awards 2003 SAF Field Forester of the Year Michael Allen Dunn LSU AgCenter 246 Ag Admin Bldg Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Fax E mail (225) (225) mdunn@agcenter.lsu.edu Education Northeast Louisiana University, 1985, B.BA Website Louisiana Tech University, 1995, B.S. Forestry Auburn University, 1998, Ph.D. Forest Economics Years Teaching 10 Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Forest Products Society American Agricultural Economics Association Southern Agricultural Economics Association American Economic Association Phi Kappa Phi Gamma Sigma Delta Walter Raymond Edmonds Certified Forester CF Number ACF E & F Resource Management Cold Harbor Ave. Baton Rouge, LA Business Phone Cell Phone E mail (225) (225) ronnie@southerntrees.com Education Louisiana State University, 1978, B.S. Forestry Website Years Consulting 28 Association of Consulting Foresters Available for Consulting Services offered GIS, Inventory, Appraisals, Real Estate, Timber Sales, Management 25