Hall of Fame Recipients (photos and biographies)
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Hall of Fame Recipients (list only)
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 Allyn M. Herrick Born: Syracuse, New York 1912 Dean, School of Forest Resources, University of Georgia 1957-1980 Recognized leader in forestry education in America Notable achievements in teaching, research and administration Innovative changes and significant contributions to forest resources education at the University of Georgia Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1970 |
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 Ernst V. Brender Born: Giengen/Brenz, Germany 1905 Project Leader, US Forest Service Hitchiti Forest, Macon, Georgia (1945-1975) Outstanding authority on the silvics and silviculture of Piedmont loblolly pine Untiring advocate of ecologically sound forestry practices Active in the Society of American Foresters Organized first sub-chapter in Georgia, at Macon Inducted in the Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1971 |
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 C. Dorsey Dyer Born: Edison, Georgia 1916 Head, Forestry Extension, University of Georgia 1949-1970 Significant contribution to improved naval stores practices Initiated many forestry activities for Georgia's 4-H clubs Promoted sound forestry practices among small landowners Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1971 |
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 James D. "Red" Strange Born: Eatonton, Georgia 1910 Associate Area Director for State and Private Forestry, US Forest Service, Atlanta 1964-1969 Displayed outstanding leadership in the Soil and Conservation Society of America and the Society of American Foresters USAID and FAO forestry consultant to Costa Rica and India Respected for initiative and leadership Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1971 |
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 Basil Ernest Allen Born: Anderson, South Carolina 1919 Director of Woodlands Union Camp Corporation Served the Society of American Foresters in numerous offices at the chapter, section, and national levels Active in civic, professional, and industrial organizations Widely known for educational work in 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America. Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1972 |
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 Charles A. Connaughton Born: Placerville, Idaho 1908 Regional Forester US Forest Service, Atlanta Served with distinction in US Forest Service for 43 years Promoted forestry on Georgia's soil banks lands President, American Forestry Association 1971-1973 President, Society of American Foresters 1960-1961 Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1972 |
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 L.W.R. Jackson Born: Lookout, Wisconsin 1900 Professor of Forestry, University of Georgia 1946-1967 Recognized research scientist in forest pathology, genetics, and silviculture Directed studies on fiber length and other genetic variables Developed grafting techniques used in genetic research Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1972 |
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 Herbert Clay Carruth Born: Forsyth County, Georgia 1913 Forest Land Manager, Bowater Promoted sound forestry practices across the South by encouraging improved logging and the establishment of demonstration forests Provided leadership and guidance to many young foresters Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1973 |
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 Ben C. Meadows Born: Camp Hill, Alabama 1917 Owner, Ben Meadows Company President, Society of American Foresters 1972-1973 Active in numerous forestry and conservation organizations Encouraged banks, appraisers to make proper timber valuations Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1973 |
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 Frank A. Bennett Born: Waleska, Georgia 1911 Silviculturalist and Project Leader, Forest Service Research Station, Cordele, Georgia and Olustee, Florida 1947-1975 Pioneer in research of slash pine plantation management Authority on growth and yield of planted slash pine Prominent in Society of American Foresters affairs Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1974 |
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 S.B. Kinne, Jr. Born: Binghamton, New York 1917 Woodlands Manager, Union Camp Corporation 1945-1968 Pioneered evenaged southern pine silviculture Instrumental in formulating the southern forest fire compact Advocated of high professional standards, inspired professional integrity in young forestry employees Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1974 |
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 Harry Guyton DeLoach Born: Claxton, Georgia 1916 Director, Georgia Forestry Commission, 1949-1960 Modernized the Georgia Forestry Commission, conceived the Forestry Center at Macon, placed employees under a merit system, established an effective statewide air patrol and radio communication network, fostered creation of the Georgia Forest Research Council and the first state seed orchard; greatly expanded nurseries Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1975 |
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 John W. Cooper Born: Athens, Georgia 1911 Assistant Chief, Division of Information and Education, US Forest Service, Atlanta Noted for conservation work in naval stores and fire control Member of numerous forestry organizations, and an active supporter of Georgia's School of Forest Resources Generous with his time in helping young foresters and students Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1976 |
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 William H. McComb Born: Milledgeville, Georgia 1918 Chief, Forest Management, Georgia Forestry Commission 1954-1972 Brought wildlife prevention and control to southeast Georgia Successfully promoted forest management on private land Modernized and computerized forest resource survey Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1977 |
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 Jack Truett May Born: Pike County, Mississippi 1909 Forester, US Forest Service 1933-1949 Professor of Forestry, Auburn University 1949-1958 Recognized authority in silviculture, soils, and tree nurseries Consultant to state and industrial agencies across the South Inspiring teacher Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1977 |
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 Douglass A. Craig Born: Detroit, Michigan 1912 Area Director, State and Private Forestry, USFS Forest Service, Atlanta, Georgia 1967-1974 Administered the Soil Bank Reforestation Program, adding nearly 2,000,000 acres of plantations across the South. Guided development of the Eastern Tree Seed Laboratory at Macon Began the Southern Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Program Conceived Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame Award Program Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1978 |
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 Archie E. Patterson Born: Boone, Iowa 1915 Professor of Forestry, University of Georgia 1940-1981 For 41 years, taught forestry students forest management, professionalism, and professional ethics An active member of the Society of American Foresters Served in many local, state, and national offices Nationally recognized as the ethical conscience of the forestry profession, and as the father of forester registration Inducted in Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame 1979 |