NorthWoods Stewardship Center is pleased to accept nominations for the third annual George Buzzell Forest Stewardship Award. In honor of the esteemed county forester for which it is named, this award recognizes an individual who is making a positive impact on Northeast Kingdom forests. The award will be given at the Annual Stewardship Celebration at NorthWoods, on Friday, October 23rd.
During his 44 years as Orleans County Forester, George Buzzell exemplified the best practice of his trade, including research that helped to re-define sugarbush management in Vermont. George also cast a welcoming net — encouraging education and inviting the widest community into the conversation and practice of forestry. In 2013, the first Buzzell Award was given to Ross Morgan of Craftsbury—forester, teacher, and long-time friend of Buzzell.
“The Forest Stewardship Institute at NorthWoods, anchored by our 1500-acre Spitzer Demonstration Forest, is dedicated to sharing innovative and practical examples of beneficial forestry practices,” explains FSI Coordinator Jayson Benoit. “With this award, we honor the outstanding contributions of our late friend George Buzzell, and recognize others who are carrying the torch of forest stewardship in the Northeast Kingdom.”
Eligible candidates are those who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to sustainable management of forestland in the Northeast Kingdom, and who have also worked to advance and/or share knowledge to ensure the long term resiliency and productivity of our forests. The individual’s direct impact can include hands-on work, policy improvement, education and training, or a combination.
NorthWoods welcomes nomination of award candidates until 4 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2015. For the nomination form and instructions, see below or please contact Sam Perron at NorthWoods, (802) 723-6551 ext 302, or sam@northwoodscenter.org.