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Spotlight On: Forests Video
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The Hardwood Forest Foundation
The Hardwood Forest Foundation is a non-profit educational resource. Its goal is to teach the public about hardwood trees, forests and the importance of sustainable forest management.
By supporting conservation, research and educational programs, the Foundation ensures future generations will enjoy the benefits of hardwood trees- a vital renewable resource.
The Hardwood Forest Foundation
Educator Scholarship Program
The Hardwood Forest Foundation's Educator Scholarship Program assists future teachers with the costs of attending college. On April 19, 2011, the Foundation will award one $1,500 scholarship and 14 $1,000 scholarships. By providing these scholarships, the Foundation seeks to better equip young professionals to make decisions that will affect the future of the hardwood industry. The Hardwood Forest Foundation Educator Scholarship Program provides financial support and teaching tools to future educators enrolled as a:
■ Senior in a bachelor’s education program
■ Student in a master’s or doctorate education program
Applications for 2011 will be made available on October 15, 2010.
Hardwood Forest Foundation
Educator Scholarship 2010 Recipients
- Justine Kay- Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA
- Kirby Bridgforth- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
- Lindsey Douglas- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
- Allison Hoffman- La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA
- Laurie Rippon- The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
- Kristen Hoffman- University of Washington-Seattle, Seattle, Washington
- Katherine Zerega- Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
- I June Wang- Teachers College at Columbia University, New York, NY
- Andrea Algiers- Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR
- Elizabeth Griffin- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Barb Gongaware- Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
- Jason Groon- Boston University, Boston, MA
- Shelby Reynolds- Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
- Brenna Hale- Truman Stae University, Kirksville, MO
Chelsea Robles of Danville, CA was selected to be the recipient of the $1,500 Hardwood Forest Foundation Educator Scholarship. Chelsea is continuing her studies at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Congratulations to all of the Scholarship winners.
Maple Sponsor
North Pacific Group
Oak Sponsor
QualityHardwoods Inc.
Hickory Sponsor
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance
Ash Sponsors
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), Blue Ridge Lumber Company,Reel Lumber and Tommila Bros Inc.
The Hardwood Forest Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are tax deductible. |
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The Vision:
Give the public a new
pair of eyes to see and understand the
forest and the trees.
The Mission:
Provide science-based truthful messages about the benefits of multiple-use
forestry
to educators.
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