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Naylor continues to teach forestry and support local communities through volunteer service

WAITSBURG – Local volunteer Lisa Naylor traveled to Albequerque, NM last week, where she was presented with the Presidential Field Foresters Award for District 1 (Alaska, Inland Empire, Oregon and Washington) by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The award is given to those who have dedicated their professional careers to and displayed uncommon talent, skill, and innovation in forest management.

Steve McConnell, PhD, formerly a WSU extension forester in Spokane, nominated Naylor. He is curren...