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Two Chiefs' Award Given to
West Virginia Forest Stewardship Partnership
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From left to right: Louis Aspey, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Assistant State Conservationist; Barbara McWhorter, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Forester; Glen Juergens, Monongahela National Forest Silviculturist (retired); Randy Dye, State Forester; and Robert Lueckel, NA S&PF Morgantown Field Office Representative.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-Robert Lueckel, field representative of the NA S&PF unit in Morgantown presented the USDA Two Chiefs' Partnership Award to West Virginia State Forester Randy Dye, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service State Forester Barbara McWhorter, and retired Monongahela National Forest Silviculturist Glen Juergens. The award recognized the partnership for its teamwork in protecting and managing West Virginia forest resources. The partnership played a critical role in managing vegetation and soil on State and private lands, and provided assistance to the Monongahela National Forest. Award winners were selected by the Chiefs of the USDA Forest Service and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service earlier this year. Read More |
| NA S&PF Employees Share Chief's Award for Conserving Open Space
WASHINGTON-Forest Legacy Program Manager Deirdre Raimo and Forester Neal Bungard, both in the Durham Field Office, are part of the 10-person national team honored by Chief Tidwell for their "exemplary accomplishments in protecting private forest lands through the Forest Legacy Program." The awards ceremony will be held on Monday, December 5, 2011, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm on the patio of the Jamie L. Whitten Building at Twelfth Street and Jefferson Drive, Southwest, in Washington, DC. |
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Write in Plain Language-It's the Law!
The Plain Writing Act, passed by Congress in 2010, requires Government employees to write in a way that is easy for the public to understand. A key to plain writing is knowing your audience. To learn more about what plain writing is and how to achieve it, visit the Plain Language Web site. |
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Power Down Before You Take Leave
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.-The upcoming holiday season and the end of the calendar year provide you an opportunity to reduce energy consumption in the office. Before you leave for the holidays or to use up your leave, remember to power down your computer, printer, monitor, and other peripherals. You can reduce your energy consumption, costs, and carbon footprint. |
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Welcome Giovanna Capece
Giovanna "Joanne" Capece is the new Grants Management Assistant "slash" Forest Health Administrative Assistant in the Newtown Square, PA, headquarters office of NA S&PF. She supports the Grants and Agreements and Forest Health Staffs, and provides backup to the Director's office. Giovanna Capece Bio |
