We have been deluged by responses to Barry Wynsma's thoughtful essay on Forest Service leadership - or the lack thereof. Provided here is some feedback on the essay.
W.V. "Mac" McConnell writes from Florida. He is a U.S. Forest Service retiree whose Power Point presentations have appeared on our website many times. His latest efforts are nearby: an updated version of his earlier "Timber Resource Management" Power Point and a fascinating photograph, "One Landscape: Four Views," that shows what is happening on adjacent public and private forests at Deep Creek, near Townsend, Montana.
Editor's comment concerning Mike Petersen's (Executive Director - Lands Council) Response To Dr. Tom Bonnicksen's Essay, "Death Of A Forest: Why We Should Care"
Maple Valley, WA - The Telly Awards is an international competition that recognizes the work of media professionals in the Advertising, Broadcast, Online and Multimedia fields. Much like the Academy Awards, the entries are judged by industry peers and past winners and evaluated on messaging and production values. The Telly Awards receives over 11,000 entries annually from ad agencies, production companies, TV stations, cable companies, interactive agencies and corporate video departments.
In this, the 31st annual Telly Awards, the Pacific Forest Foundation's new video "This Is My Office" was entered into the category of Online Recruitment and was awarded the Silver Telly, the highest award offered in the competition. This achievement is a testament to everyone involved, starting with the PLC board for having a clear focus on what needed to be communicated to the target audience. Special thanks go out to Donn Zea for initiating this project and his involvement on script consultation and development. For our Canadian images and interviews we must recognize Graham Lasure for arranging the locations and hosting the crew as they opened the lens to the beautiful landscape of BC. And to the people who captured this all on film; Bob Perna of Bob Perna Consulting and his crew for traversing the forests of California, Oregon, Washington and Canada to capture the sights and sounds of what we get to do every day and package it in an entertaining and informative way that will attract young people into our industry. We must also recognize the strategic planning and work by Rikki Wellman who paved the way to secure interviews and locations with some very dynamic companies and individuals in the logging industry.
It is gratifying that people outside of our industry recognize that we have an important story to tell. And just like our modern, ever-evolving industry we will use the latest and greatest technology to share our story with the world. To learn more about “This Is My Office” DVD visit PFF’s website at www.pacificforestfoundation.com
Pacific Forest Foundation This is My Office Video Wins Telly Award 
human need to use natural resources is fundamental to our continued presence on earth."