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WFC Names Interim Executive Director - Sara Wu to start June 1

Dear Friend of the World Forestry Center,

As I announced last week, I will be stepping down as Executive Director at the end of May.

The World Forestry Center Board of Directors has asked long-time senior manager Sara Wu to serve as Interim Executive Director starting in June. Sara has been with the Center’s World Forest Institute (WFI) since 1993. She is recognized for her leadership of the Harry A. Merlo International Fellowship Program and the successful Who Will Own the Forest? (WWOTF) international conferences held annually. The board will begin its search for a permanent Executive Director in June.

Through this transition you can expect the strong and competent leadership that Sara has brought to her role for 24 years. The board, led by chair Jennifer Allen, is committed to identifying a leader that can carry forward the good work begun by our founders more than 50 years ago.

Our programs continue to move forward with new international fellows on campus, planning for the WWOTF conference and the second Hagenstein Lectures scheduled for the fall.

We look forward to building a future full of champions of sustainable forestry.

Thanks for your support,

-Eric

Gala Honors Forestry Leadership Hall Inductees

The WINGS ~ WHEELS ~ WHISKEY Gala that honored the 210 distinguished Inductees of the Forestry Leadership Hall was a smashing success. Thank you to our supporters, sponsors and guests for making the April 8 Gala a magical celebration. A very special thanks to Honorary Chair Flo Newton Merlo for hosting the Gala in the Global Aviation Hangar and to our Presenting Sponsor - The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation and Arlene Schnitzer and Jordan Schnitzer.

Click here to view the Gala photo gallery.

World Forest Institute News and Updates

Each year the World Forest Institute Fellowship Program hosts natural resource professionals from around the World to learn about forestry trends and practices in the Northwest. The program showcases Oregon’s International acclaim as a leader in sustainable forestry.

Our new cohort of international fellows has just arrived and we look forward to having you meet them at a reception on May 4. (see below)

Last year's 2016 cohort has returned home and they are doing great work. Our Spanish Fellow from 2016, Ms. Ana de Miguel Muñoz, just published a new article on lessons learned from her time in Oregon last year. This article was published in Forestry & Energy Review Magazine Vol.#7, Iss. 1. Click here to read Ana's article .

World Forest Institute - Fellows Community Reception

Come Be Inspired by our 2017 Champions of Sustainable Forestry

Meet the 2017 World Forest Institute

International Fellows

Thursday, May 4 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Enjoy a casual evening of food, drinks, and conversation as we hear from this year’s Fellows. They have come from around the world to Oregon to learn about sustainable forestry practices that will help them make a difference back home.

The event is free, but please let us know you are coming.

About the World Forestry Center

The World Forestry Center is working to connect people to the importance of sustainable forest management.

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For more information about the World Forestry Center, please contact Amber Morrison, Development Manager, at 503-488-2122 or amorrison@worldforestry.org.

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