The Forest Based Economic Development Initiative offers other opportunities to work with state Rural Development Councils, the Rural Development Center, and others to improve rural forest-based economic conditions. The Executive Director of the Forest Landowners Association in Atlanta is requesting active involvement of the REF and state extension specialists. In summary, working with external partners is critical to the success of this position. Present budgets and updates at regional Extension Director, ANR and associated meetings. This work area covers miscellaneous aspects of running a regional office and being associated with an academic unit on campus.
Time is spent in planning and report writing.
It is also spent on University and School level committees and local assignments. While this is not a substantial amount of time, it is important to keep these responsibilities current. The School offers space and other support and in return, the Regional Extension Forester participates when asked and where needed. This site maintained by webmaster Jennifer Savitska . Last updated June 10, 1999.