Global Connections. Regional Roots. August 2018
To Create and Inspire Champions of Sustainable Forestry
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From Sara Wu, Interim Executive Director
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Last week I watched the new hit film
Crazy Rich Asians
, primarily because it was shot in my hometown of Singapore. It was a very funny film, and featured a rare break from Hollywood stereotypes. In truth, stereotypes abound everywhere, and forestry is no exception.
In a region still working through the reverberations of the “forest wars” of the 1990s, stereotypes of constituents on all sides of these complex issues persist. Thankfully, there is a growing recognition that the “us vs. them” attitude can trap us further apart.
Future solutions will require disparate parties to talk, listen, and work with one another. It’s also critical to involve the underrepresented and historically ignored voices in these important conversations. Just as in the film, trust plays an important role in our collective success.
Part of what we do at the World Forestry Center is plan, organize, and host events that address challenging forestry and natural resource issues that include wide-ranging viewpoints. At our
Who Will Own the Forest?
Conference in September you will hear from an array of perspectives on timberland management, including Associated Oregon Loggers, The Nature Conservancy, The World Bank, Pacific Forest Trust, public agencies, educational institutions, business entities, and others.
Come October, our
Hagenstein Lectures
will feature
Emerging Voices in Forestry
– young professionals under the age of 45 – such as Dr. Thomas Easley, the assistant dean of Community and Inclusion at Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and Nicole Strong, Forestry and Natural Resources Extension agent for Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs. Topics for the Sunday afternoon discussion include advances in technology, carbon policy, and communication. Please join us for these spirited presentations.
Also in October, our partners at the Society of American Foresters (SAF) will hold their
National Convention
here in Portland. Over 1,500 leaders from the forest sector will meet to discuss everything from biomass and carbon to community forestry, wildlife management, and wildfire policy. Field tours, workshops, social events, and activities for college students will help to engage everyone in the conversation.
In talking to professionals in the multifaceted world of forestry over many years, I have learned one thing: they all share the same hope and passion to leave the world a better place, to do good in their communities, and to protect the land. They may have very different backgrounds, employers, and visions
for
how
to get there, but their goals at the end of the day are similar. If we enter future debates agreeing on these admirable goals, old stereotypes will fall away, and our work is more likely to bear fruit.
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Forestry Leadership Hall Spotlight
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In 1971, the World Forestry Center began a tradition of honoring those pioneers who have contributed significantly to the advancement of forestry. This month we are honored to spotlight Lester M. “Bud” Hampton (1893-1974), his son John C. Hampton (1926-2006) and Hampton Lumber.
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Bud Hampton was a self-made lumberman who built one of the West Coast’s largest lumber companies, Hampton Lumber. He spent his young life on the family farm in Washington but yearned for a different life so enrolled in Oregon State Agricultural College (OSU). His college experience was interrupted by WWI but he went back to school and worked as a carpenter when he got his first business break running a retail lumberyard in Tacoma Washington. During the 1920s, Bud developed a wealth of knowledge about manufacturing which set him on a path to assemble a strong team to construct a state-of-the-art mill.
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John Hampton, son of Bud, was presented with the opportunity to work for his father but he decided to first pursue a degree in economics from the University of Washington and then go on to become a liberty ship seaman and travel to Japan. Upon his return, he took his dad up on his suggestion to work in the sawmill starting out on the night shift. In 1950 Bud asked John to start a wholesale lumber company. John slowly began making operational decisions at the sawmill and, in 1970 when Bud retired, John was named CEO of Hampton Lumber. John’s management, business beliefs, and actions proved to highly effective.
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David, Elizabeth & Jamey Hampton
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We invite you to visit the Forestry Leadership Hall located on the second floor of the Discovery Museum. For more information
click here
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World Forest Institute News and Updates
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The WFI International Fellows Visit
Hampton Lumber
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On May 23 the World Forest Institute (WFI)
International Fellows
were invited for a guided tour of Hampton Lumber-Willamina Division led by owners David Hampton, Elizabeth Hampton, and Jamey Hampton. David is also past president and current advisory member of the board of directors of the World Forestry Center.
David, Elizabeth, and Jamey’s grandfather L.M. “Bud” Hampton started Hampton Lumber 76 years ago and their father, John Hampton, grew the company adding new mills, timberlands, a sales division, but most importantly, defined the guiding principles of the company. After John’s passing in 2006, the Hampton senior management team, with guidance from the Board of Directors and family shareholders, continued to grow and shape the company into the well-respected and flourishing business it is today.
The Fellows spent the day learning about the history of Hampton Lumber from their modest beginnings and a single sawmill in Willamina, Oregon to an international, vertically-integrated forest products company with over 1,600 employees. Willamina is now one of the largest sawmills in the U.S. and Hampton is one of the top ten largest lumber producers in North America.
The Fellows were also introduced to the Hampton’s company culture which calls for doing business in a safe and sustainable manner, so capital improvement projects include safety, energy efficiency, and environmental components. Hampton’s culture also reflects a strong sense of giving back to the communities in which it does business.
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Many thanks to Hampton Lumber for your hospitality and for sharing your knowledge.
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Now Accepting Applications for the 2019 World Forest Institute International Fellowship Program
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The Fellowship is a six-month professional development program designed to help you take your career to the next level. F
ellows will join a global cohort of professionals in weekly study tours around the Pacific Northwest learning how natural resources are managed in this part of the world. We are looking for motivated professionals who want to explore, expand their knowledge and networks, and engage with others in forestry. Fellowships are open to any country, including U.S. citizens.
There is one scholarship available for an outstanding candidate for the 2019 program!
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Watch the video to hear and see more about the program from past fellows and the program manager, Shadia Duery.
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Calendar of Events and Conferences
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September 13 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Cheatham Hall, World Forestry Center
Event is FREE with registration
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8th Annual Forest Products Forum
"Stampede to the South"
September 25 from 8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Cheatham Hall, World Forestry Center
Come join us for our 8th Annual Forest Products Forum—the premier conference featuring forward-looking analysis of the wood products, timber and wood biomass sectors.
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September 25-27 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
World Forestry Center
Institutional investors have been allocating part of their portfolios to timberland as they seek diversification from bond or equity markets, and inflation protection. This 2½ day conference covers issues pertaining to the economy, forestland valuations, investing overseas, regulatory, tax and lending drivers, and emerging values such as carbon, biomass, and environmental credits.
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Emerging Voices in Forestry
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Sunday, October 14
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cheatham Hall, World Forestry Center
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The World Forestry Center and Society of American Foresters invite you to join us for The Hagenstein Lectures. We are honored to introduce Emerging Voices in Forestry, with speakers all under the age of 45.
Join us and meet them in person and enjoy food and refreshments, new friends, provocative ideas, and great conversation.
Event is FREE with registration, advance tickets required.
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Nicole Strong
Extension Agent – Forestry & Natural Resources
Oregon State University
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Thomas RaShad Easley
Assistant Dean of Community & Inclusion
School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, Yale University
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Angie DiSalvo
Outreach & Science Supervisor
Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry
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Mike Warjone
Senior Director of Strategy
Port Blakely
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Edie Sonne Hall
Founder & Principal, Three Trees Consulting
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Zack Parisa
Co-Founder & President SilviaTerra
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Hold Your Next Event at
Magness Memorial Tree Farm
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Tucked away in the Chehalam Mountains of the Willamette Valley, Magness Memorial Tree Farm is private property owned and operated by the World Forestry Center and is the perfect place for your next business meeting or social event. From board meetings, to team building adventures, to family gatherings, Magness offers a quiet and serene setting you and your guests are sure to enjoy.
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For more information about the World Forestry Center, please contact
Wendy Mitchell, Development and Community Relations Director
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