Hall of Fame Recipients (photos and biographies)
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Hall of Fame Recipients (list only)
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 G. Norman Bishop Born: Winder, Georgia 1904 Professor of Forestry, University of Georgia: 1936-1963 Recognized teacher and researcher in dendrology Promoted sound forestry practices in fire protection and naval stores management Assistant State Forester, South Carolina Forestry Commission Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1969 |
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 Burley M. Luffburrow Born: Oliver, Georgia 1891 First State Forester of Georgia First Executive Secretary of Georgia Forestry Association As state forester, he organized one of the nation's finest state forestry departments, and was influential in publicizing the importance of forests to Georgia's economy. First registered forester in Georgia Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1969 |
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 Charles F. Evans Born: Muscoda, Wisconsin 1885 Assistant Regional Forester for state and private forestry Provided leadership and guidance in the development of state forestry organizations throughout the south Outstanding service to Society of American Foresters: served as chairman of three sections and two years each as Council member and vice president; president of the Society, 1950-1951 |
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 Inman F. "Cap" Eldredge Born: Camden, South Carolina 1883 Director, Southern Regional Forest Survey, US Forest Service 1932-1942 (?) Organized and directed forest survey in the South, 1932-1942 Contributed significantly to success of fire protection program Influential in establishing Georgia Forestry Association and the Southeastern Section of the Society of American Foresters Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1969 |
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 Bishop Franklin Grant Born: Walhalla, South Carolina 1897 Professor of Forestry, University of Georgia 1929-1965 Director of the Sophomore Summer Camp Program for thirty years Active in numerous professional and honorary societies, as well as in university faculty affairs Revered by students, alumni, and colleagues as an outstanding teacher and humanist Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1969 |
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 Henry J. Malsberger Born: Pottstown, Pennsylvania 1902 Florida State Forester 1938-1945 Innovator of many programs to stimulate and promote forestry on private land, including the pilot forest program, and the internationally acclaimed movie, The Paper Forest. Served in many positions in the Society of American Foresters. Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1969 |
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 William M. Oettmeier, Sr. Born: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1898 Manager and President, Superior Pine Products Company 1926-1975 Pioneered the use of forest fire prevention and control techniques; first to use radio in fire control Founder and first president of the Forest Farmers Association President, Georgia Forestry Association Vice President of American Forestry Association Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1969 |
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 Bonnell H. Stone Born: Oxford, Georgia 1887 Chief Forester, Pfister and Vogel Land Company 1912-1935 State legislator most instrumental in creating the State Board of Forestry, precursor of the Forestry Commission. A founder and secretary of the Georgia Forestry Association Helped secure donation of land for Vogel State Park Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1969 |