Summer 2005 - Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.

A SSOCIATION OF CONSULTING FORESTERS
NEWSLETTER
SUMMER 2005
National Conference — Skamania, Washington
Inside this issue:
Skamania continued 2
Woody Biomas 3
Spotlight On 4
Chapter of the Year 4
Make Dead Sure 5
Member Benefit 5
The Power of One 6
FM Candidates 7
CM Applicants 7
New CM’s 7
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The Oregon and Northwest ACF Chapters
hosted an outstanding National Conference
in Washington with the Columbia
River just a stone’s throw away. A near
record setting 308 people were registered
for the conference. The Skamania Lodge
was under siege with more than half of
this number made up of consulting foresters.
A Father’s Day brunch cruise on the Columbia
launched the festivities on Sunday
afternoon. The weather cooperated and the
Dean Solinsky
boat took friends, fathers and families down
the Columbia River in sight of the Bonneville
Dam and back to port. Afterwards the president’s
reception, hosted by BASF, was on the
Distinguished Forester
front lawn of the hotel, overlooking the gorge.
Hotel kitchen staff were awed when the group
polished off 23 whole smoked salmon and devoured unprecedented quantities of strawberry
shortcake.
Monday’s technical session was great thanks to committee chairman Rick Barnes and master
of ceremonies Jim Spitz. Several of the presentations are available on the ACF website
(http://www.acf-foresters.org/conference.html), Following the technical session, many chose
to go on the Mt. Hood train ride and country BBQ. Although robbed by bandits, folks had a
good time and got a great view of Mt. Hood, complete with rainbow.
Statistically, only 1 in 9 days are cloudless enough to get a good view of Mount St Helens. We
were in luck. Weyerhaeuser representatives led us on a memorable field tour from a fishery
research project to an active logging site on Weyerhaeuser land. Mount St. Helens was indeed
obliging and occasionally emitted puffs of steam for
the camera.
At the annual awards banquet, YG Gentry introduced the
2005 Distinguished Forester, Dean Solinsky. His poignant
remarks reminded us of what a close knit family ACF is —
YG was named in honor of Dean. In tow were Mr.
Solinsky’s family, who perhaps learned a thing or two
about the accomplished forester in their family.
Karen Dabney before she was
robbed!
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NEWSLETTER
The ACF Newsletter
is published by the
Association of Consulting Foresters
of America, Inc.
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Executive Committee
President
Richard W. Courter
Oregon
President Elect
Edward F. Steigerwaldt Jr.
Wisconsin
Directors
James D. Chapin
California
(Continued from page 1)
President Richard Courter presented the very first Chapter of the Year Award
to Joe Grahame representing the West Virginia Chapter for their outstanding
Chapter Chair Report. (See article page 4) The ACF Public Service Award
was presented to Doug Williams in recognition for his help on the MOU between
ACF and the USDA - NRCS. The recipients of the President’s awards
were Steve Whitfield (for the second time) and Scott Milburn for their outstanding
contributions to ACF.
The banquet closed with storyteller Roger Wendlick‘s interpretation of explorer
George Droulliard, complete with bear skin and hunting rifle, as he
traveled with Lewis and Clark on their legendary trail.
The weather was kind, the view unsurpassed, and best of all the old and new
friends made for a great time for all, See you next year in Mississippi!
Robert A. Drummond
South Carolina
Michael A. Nolan
Arkansas
Bret T. Vicary
Maine
Immediate Past President
J. Tobey Wright
Georgia
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National Office
Lynn C. Wilson
Executive Director
Elizabeth J. Duncan
Director of Chapter/Member
Services
Mary W. Dannahey
Membership/Events Coordinator
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Frank M. Stewart III, ACF/RF
Government Affairs
The Association of Consulting Foresters
(ACF) is the national organization
for consulting foresters who work on
this great nation’s 430 million acres
of privately held lands. The purpose
of ACF is to advance the practice of
professional consulting forestry; to
establish and maintain high ethical
standards for its members; to improve
the competency of and provide
a forum for its members; and to promote
and encourage stewardship of
the forest resource.
Look for familiar faces, highlights
of the activities
and field tour photos in
the 2005 National
Meeting Photo Gallery.
This is located under
the National Conference
page on the ACF
website. On this page
you will also find some
of the presentation
materials that were
given at the Technical
Session on Monday.
Dean Solinsky’s granddaughters
with Roger Wendlick

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Woody Biomass
By Frank Stewart, ACF/RF – Director, Government & External Affairs
As gasoline prices rise and the nation focuses on alternative sources of energy production,
the use of renewable feedstock is getting attention. One of the energy sources being
touted is woody biomass. Biomass, one of the most popular renewable energy sources, is
plant material and animal waste used for energy, especially tree and grass crops, forestry
(woody biomass), agricultural and urban wastes, and derives its power from the sun.
Through the process of photosynthesis, chlorophyll in plants captures the sun's energy by
converting carbon dioxide from the air and water from the ground into carbohydrates, complex
compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. When these carbohydrates
are burned, they turn back into carbon dioxide and water, and release the sun’s energy .
Besides reducing dependence on traditional fuels with their finite availability, the production
process and use of these energy products are an environmentally cleaner proposition
than petroleum products. They are also renewable, abundant, and economically competitive.
Even if none of the previous were fact, they address a national security concern –
over-reliance on foreign sources of fuel – which has long been neglected. The formation of
a new marketplace would help address the unhealthy reliance we have developed on foreign
energy sources; viz, the U.S. produces two percent of the world’s petroleum and uses
twenty percent.
Because of the costs of developing the required infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies,
many financial institutions and energy companies (potential and existing) are reluctant
to make the necessary capital investments since the long-term future of alternative
power is uncertain. To help guarantee a long-term market for woody biomass, incentives
are recommended.
An incentive based approach working within our market system would create new opportunities
for forest landowners as segments of the forest products industry trend toward an
off-shore future. At this writing, nineteen states have enacted laws to require alternative
energy feedstock. A national commitment to incentives for energy production from alternative
feedstock would provide energy-production investors with the security of knowing
that the renewable energy market will exist on a long-term basis, and provide a certain
market and more reliable investment for private forest landowners throughout the nation.
SAD NEWS
See you next year!
Mary Ott, beloved wife of Les, passed away on July 26th. Les’ home telephone number is
(740) 353-3109. Cards and letters should be sent to 2919 Willow Way, Portsmouth, Ohio
45662.
After returning home from the National Conference, Tobey Wright, Executive Committee
member and past ACF president, suffered a massive stroke. Fortunately, his strong will
and positive attitude have served him well and his recovery is moving forward. He has returned
home and has a good appetite. Tobey is saying a few words and trying to write with
his left hand. He’s also able to stand but is not able to use his right leg or right arm. Therapy
is three days a week and June helps with the exercises at home.
June has given permission for those of you who want to check in to call her on her cell
phone at (251) 454-1583 or at their home at (706) 776-8653.
Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts for a speedy recovery.

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NEWSLETTER
ACF Executive Committee Funds “Spotlight On” ACF
The Executive Committee voted to approve the production of a short, educational “Spotlight
On” segment for public television. This commitment fulfills the mission of ACF to encourage
stewardship of the forest resource and to educate the public about ACF Foresters. The
working title of the segment is “Working For You and Your Forest.”
Spotlight On has been airing on Public Television for over 17 years. Each segment is 4 to 5
minutes long and is guaranteed to air a minimum of 500 times (approximately 30—
40% during prime time) to a minimum of 3 million public television viewers. At the
end of the program’s airing term, ACF will be provided with a monitoring report further
detailing the specific PBS stations, cities, market ranking, number of airings, and audience
viewing for the program.
Aside from promoting ACF, the purpose of the piece is to educate the public on the
amount of privately owned unmanaged forestland and the importance of careful,
well-informed decision making by the landowner.
Western Director Jim Chapin, Public Relations Chair John Wells and Executive Director
Lynn Wilson will be working on this project, which is scheduled for completion by
the end of this year.
Ward Burton has agreed to act as spokesperson and will be filmed on the Ward Burton Wildlife
Foundation property in Halifax, Virginia, managed by the Virginia ACF Chapter.
Stay tuned ...
West Virginia Named ACF Chapter of the Year
The first annual Chapter Report Award and $500 prize was presented
to the West Virginia Chapter at the ACF National Conference for
their exceptional 2004 Chapter Report. In the report, David Hill,
the West Virginia Chapter Chair, provided a detailed outline of
their activities in continuing education, outreach to other organizations
and landowners, and their future goals. In choosing the
West Virginia Chapter the Executive Committee took into account
the size of the chapter as well as the timeliness of report submission.
The Chapter recently sponsored a Timber Tax and Estate Planning
workshop with over 70 professionals in attendance. Speakers
included ACF members, a CPA and an estate planning attorneys.
Continuing education credits were available for foresters, attorney and
accountants. In addition to providing an advanced program for professionals,
providing information to assist them in developing long range
plans for their clients’ forest and timberlands, the workshop also increased
awareness of ACF and the crucial role of consulting foresters.
Joe Grahame accepts an IOU for
$500 on behalf of the West Virginia
Chapter.
The chapter also worked closely with State Forester Randy Dye to address the situation involving unfair competition
from DOF employees.
Chapter Chairs: The 2005 Chapter Reports are due March 1, 2006. For a sample Chapter Report please reference
your 2005 ACF Business Meeting notebook. The West Virginia Chapter has set a high standard for future
reports. It’s not too late to think about initiatives that you would like to include in your 2005 report.

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Make Dead Sure You Are Cutting the Right Trees!
CASE: Hill vs. Cox — Superior Court No.: 97-2-00517-7, Washington
By Michael D. Jackson, ACF
Professional Forestry Services, Inc.
SITUATION: Hill purchased from Cox a 20 acre property in remote Okanogan County, Washington. Cox retained
certain logging rights BUT NONE WITHIN 100 FEET OF A CABIN. Loggers engaged b y Mr. Cox cut 12 trees within
the “SAVE” area around the cabin.
During trial, my expert testimony estimated reasonable damage at $3,185 for restoring and replacing the 12
trees. Mr. Hill’s expert estimated those damages at $121,373. The jury awarded $47,000. The court entered
judgment tripling Mr. Hill’s damages to $141,000.
This case was appealed. Everything was upheld. The case was taken to the State Supreme Court but review was
denied.
Two items in this case could come back and bite you depending on whether you are a plaintiff or defendant.
1. “For purposes of the timber trespass statute (RCW 64.12.030), trees on recreational or residential property
that act as a buffer from wind, noise, and dust and that provide a visual screen for residences on the
property are ORNAMENTAL.”
2. “In a timber trespass action, in which the measure of damages is restoration and replacement cost, the
jury may be instructed that it may award damages for the reasonable cost of replacing the destroyed
trees with identical or substantially similar trees, that replacement costs must be reasonable in relation
to the damage to the land and the land’s value before removal of the trees, and that damages are not
limited to the fair market value of the land.”
If you have ever had a certified arborist value landscape (ornamental) trees, you can relate to the above case.
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NEWSLETTER
The Power of One
By Jerry Tugwell, ACF
Henderson & Tugwell Consulting Foresters, P.A.
I have been an ACF member since 1998 and have thoroughly enjoyed my association with the
organization. I feel honored and proud to be a member. The seasoned members are gracious
and helpful to new members, and the annual meetings have given me an excuse and opportunity
to travel to interesting and beautiful locales that I otherwise might have missed. I desire
only the best for our association and offer these observations mainly as a challenge to myself.
The power of one new member. I feel certain that many of us know a few conscientious,
honest, consulting foresters who are not members of our group. Maybe they have not been
invited to join. Or maybe they do not understand the importance and value of ACF membership.
Maybe they have "just not gotten around to it.” Whatever the reason, I ask each
of you to seek out these qualified, worthy individuals and invite them to join. Work on
them. Encourage them to attend your local chapter meeting. I am certain that once they attend
a meeting, our group will embrace them and treat them as family. Think of the added
strength and clout of our association if we could double our membership.
Membership Tally
Members 512
Candidates 59
Retired 58
Inactive 7
Applicants 19
Total 655
The power of one article. I am sure many of us have complained, at one time or another,
about the lack of the public's knowledge of forestry and consulting foresters. I know I have. I
ask each of you to write and submit one article per quarter, that is four articles for 2005, commenting
on forestry and consulting foresters. It could be a letter to the editor of your local
newspaper regarding some local forestry related issue. Perhaps you could write a commentary
and submit it to an agriculture or trade association magazine. The list is endless. The opportunity
to educate and inform the public is available to us if we will only seize upon it.
The power of one year’s dues. This is the suggestion that may get me in trouble. I ask each
of you to consider donating one year’s dues to ACF. This amount is in addition to our regular
payment. I think an appropriate ratio of this donation might be 50% to ACF National for an
endowment type fund, 25% to the Practicing Foresters Institute Trust (PFIT) Endowment
Fund, and 25% to your local ACF Chapter. I know, money is hard to come by, the baby
needs new shoes, etc., etc., but think about it. Many of us spend $500 or more per year on our
cable TV bill! Think of this donation as an investment in your professional association. The
donation of one year’s dues by each of us should not pose undue hardship and could greatly
increase the financial strength of these worthy organizations.
Well, there it is. I've said my peace. None of it is earth shattering or rocket science type ideas,
but these items, performed together, by all of us, could improve and strengthen our association
significantly. I welcome your comments and input.
Just don't ask me to pay your dues for you!
Words of Wisdom:
“It’s important to remember that the only thing we have to sell is our time and expertise. If
we don’t appropriately charge for either of these factors, we won’t be in business long.”
– William H. “Bill” Lock, ACF
The Member Benefits Committee wants your experience and expertise! If you've learned a little tidbit over the course
of your career, we'd like to publish it. It should be of benefit to your fellow ACF members and be rated no worse than
"PG" (Remember, this is usually a family-friendly organization!). Send your thought via email to any committee member
or the national office. Don't be modest! Send it in!

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CANDIDATES FOR MEMBER APPLYING FOR FULL MEMBER STATUS
The following Candidates for Member have applied for Full Member status. Any member wishing to
comment on their qualifications must do so in writing to the national office by September 15, 2005.
Gary D. Bahlkow
Portland, Maine
John P. Stambaugh
Springville, Indiana
David M. Wilson
Rothbury, Michigan
CANDIDATES FOR MEMBER APPLYING FOR REINSTATEMENT
The following Candidates for Member have applied for reinstatement. Any member wishing to comment
on his qualifications must do so in writing to the national office by September 15, 2005.
Terry J. Manty
Newberry, Michigan
APPLICANTS FOR CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER
James P. Alfriend
Thomson, Georgia
Monte J. Bartek
DeQueen, Arkansas
Kenton H. Fullbright
Durham, North Carolina
Harry L. Haney Jr.
Austin, Texas
Robert O. Hobbes Jr.
Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Michael F. Keim
Newberry, South Carolina
Ben S. Moore
Old Town, Maine
Stephen G. Pennington
Ankeny, Iowa
Steven Ruddell
Rockford, Michigan
Robert F. Sabo
Logan, Ohio
Robert J . Tassin
Boyce, Louisiana
Robin R. Wildermuth
Tafton, Pennsylvania
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW CANDIDATES FOR MEMBER!
Thomas D. Amesbury
Grass Valley, California
Michael J. Barton Jr.
Sidman, Pennsylvania
Pat H. DuBose
Little Rock, Arkansas
Jonathan N. Green
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Leon J. Manich
Sonora, California
Lloyd B. Martindale
Newberry, Michigan
Kent H. Parris
Winnsboro, South Carolina
John J. Slinkosky
St. Marys, Pennsylvania
Bruce M. White
Chester, South Carolina

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The Platinum
Standard
For Consulting
Foresters
August 29 Mississippi Chapter Meeting Hattiesburg
30 Louisiana Chapter Meeting New Orleans
September 7-8 Florida Chapter Exhibit/ Florida Forestry Assn. St. Augustine
October 2-4 State Foresters Meeting Wisconsin
5 Arkansas Chapter Meeting Hot Springs
20-21 ACF Exhibit /SAF Convention Fort Worth
December 31 Continuing Education for 2004-2005 Due National Office