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NorthWoods Stewardship Center is pleased to announce Vermont Land Trust forester Dan Kilborn as the recipient of the fifth 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 NEK forests.
As the VLT forester for the Northeast Kingdom, Dan is a gifted communicator who understands that good management comes from a strong connection to the land, and works daily to educate landowners and the public in the latest forestry ideas and best practices.
George Buzzell
1940-2009
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.
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.