Thomas Falkowski Tierra y Montes Soil and Water Conservation District Rowe, New Mexico After years of research and field study, Tomasz Falkowski is putting his experience about the importance of healthy soils into practice. “I think the land is an excellent teacher of what will work, particularly in the New Mexico area,” the Associate Forestry Professor at… Continue reading →

Paul DeLong is senior vice president for the American Tree Farm System & Conservation at the American Forest Foundation (AFF). He supports a talented team of conservationists working with partners to administer the nearly 20 million-acre Tree Farm program, and implement projects on family-owned forest lands designed to protect drinking water supplies, at-risk wildlife, and… Continue reading →

Position Announcement Urban Conservation Technician Open Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Close Date: Friday, February 12, 2021   The Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District (TSWCD) is hiring an Urban Conservation Technician (Technican) to join its Natural Resources Program. The Technician supports the Urban Conservation Specialist with implementation of the Urban Conservation Program. Duties include… Continue reading →

The Southwest Conservation District in Hamden, Connecticut, is looking for a  full-time, permanent, Natural Resource Specialist. This position will conduct field research and data collection, develop plans and implement projects, draft reports and conduct outreach and educational events. Expectations for the position include being comfortable working in the field and performing physical duties as well… Continue reading →

NACD is the national voice for all conservation districts and state and territory associations of conservation districts. NACD supports voluntary, incentive-driven natural resources conservation programs that benefit all American citizens and residents. Now more than ever, NACD needs your district’s active involvement and financial support.With a strong membership base, NACD is able to provide the following… Continue reading →

The NACD Stewardship and Education Committee is pleased to announce the 2021 Poster Contest and Stewardship Week theme: “Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities”  Click the logo above to download a copy of the file. Logo | Black and White Logo Trees are vital. As the biggest plants on the planet, they absorb carbon from the atmosphere,… Continue reading →

Craig Rawlings has more than 40 years of experience in the forest products industry. He has operated several successful construction and forest product-related businesses, and since 2009, has served as president and CEO of Forest Business Network, which specializes in forest product business news and consultation. Based in Montana, Rawlings is recognized as one of… Continue reading →

Employer: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) Board of Directors will oversee an independent contractor. Position/Title: Executive Director Employment Status: Part-Time, Contracted amount Based on Education and Experience. Six-month probationary period. Hours: 24-32 hours/week max. Location: Position, dedicated to serving Massachusetts Conservation Districts, (may be based in a home- office). Travel to all areas of… Continue reading →

By Chrystal Houston On a hot, dry and extremely windy day in early June, Neal Hentzen surveys the dryland field on the edge of Seward, where his corn is ankle-high. The leaves on the plants whip in the wind like green streamers running in long, straight rows from the road to a faraway fencepost. Hentzen… Continue reading →

Terry Baker joined the Society of American Foresters (SAF) as chief executive officer in September of 2018. Hailing from Marianna, Fla., he has worked in seven states for the U.S. Forest Service. Baker earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry from the University of Florida in 2004 and a master of forestry degree at Yale University… Continue reading →