Thursday, March 27, 2008
Columbia Gorge in the Spring
Fellows visited the Columbia River Gorge to discuss the significance of National Scenic Areas. Click on the waterfall to view the photos of Latourelle Falls, Bridal Veil, and Multnomah Falls.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Linsen and Min visit Dr. Kathy Wolf at University of Seattle
Fellows Linzen Zhao and Min Zhao, both urban forestry professionals from China, visited with Dr. Kathy Wolf at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Wolf is known for her social science research on the human dimensions of urban forestry and urban greening.
Dr. Wolf graciously hosted the Fellows for three days, during which they discussed research, teaching, and projects. They met with graduate students and professors, as well as community members involved in urban planning. One of the most interesting events was meeting with landscape architects working on centennial planning for Seattle’s green spaces.
“Seattle is a very beautiful city with well designed and tended urban forest,” says Linsen. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Wolf for her collaboration. Click on Linsen and Kathy for more photos.
Dr. Wolf graciously hosted the Fellows for three days, during which they discussed research, teaching, and projects. They met with graduate students and professors, as well as community members involved in urban planning. One of the most interesting events was meeting with landscape architects working on centennial planning for Seattle’s green spaces.
“Seattle is a very beautiful city with well designed and tended urban forest,” says Linsen. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Wolf for her collaboration. Click on Linsen and Kathy for more photos.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Mari visit Georgia
Mariane Bueno de Camargo (Brazil) traveled to Georgia for 12 days of conference and forestry meetings. She started her trip down south in Atlanta, where she participated in the Panel and Engineered Lumber International Conference. Hot topics included green building, California’s new emission regulations, and impacts of changing forest ownership.
Mari then traveled to coastal Savannah to meet Gail Lutowski, whom she met at the 2007 International Educators Institute. Gail arranged several forest field tours and visits with manufacturers, including Claude Lumber and Weyerhaeuser. “It was wonderful to see companies working with native species and all the associated wildlife such as woodpeckers, salamanders, and snakes,” said Mari.
Gail also arranged for Mari to speak to the Society of American Foresters and a group of young women interested in science professions. Mari sends her appreciation to Gail for the warm welcome into southern hospitality. “I enjoyed everything...the different style of people, and food, especially barbecue and grits for breakfast,” she said.
The trip ended in Athens, home of the University of Georgia. Professor Bob Izlar hosted Mari in his home, and meetings with faculty led to discussions on biofuels technologies and business operations. Also in Athens, Drew Marczak of Plum Creek Timber toured Mari around Loblolly and Slash pine plantations, the native Georgian species that are the primary plantation species where Mari works in southern Brazil. “We have more favorable conditions for growing these species, with much higher growth rates,” explained Mari. “But we have many of the same forest health concerns.”
Mari was amazed at the similar issues in the two countries. “From legislation concerns to forest health issues, our two countries face the same problems,” she said. “My experience in the Pacific Northwest and the South was so different but so important for understanding the US. Comparing these with Brazil, I found that in all places we have problems and successes —we just speak differently!” Click on Gail and Mari for more photos.
Mari then traveled to coastal Savannah to meet Gail Lutowski, whom she met at the 2007 International Educators Institute. Gail arranged several forest field tours and visits with manufacturers, including Claude Lumber and Weyerhaeuser. “It was wonderful to see companies working with native species and all the associated wildlife such as woodpeckers, salamanders, and snakes,” said Mari.
Gail also arranged for Mari to speak to the Society of American Foresters and a group of young women interested in science professions. Mari sends her appreciation to Gail for the warm welcome into southern hospitality. “I enjoyed everything...the different style of people, and food, especially barbecue and grits for breakfast,” she said.
The trip ended in Athens, home of the University of Georgia. Professor Bob Izlar hosted Mari in his home, and meetings with faculty led to discussions on biofuels technologies and business operations. Also in Athens, Drew Marczak of Plum Creek Timber toured Mari around Loblolly and Slash pine plantations, the native Georgian species that are the primary plantation species where Mari works in southern Brazil. “We have more favorable conditions for growing these species, with much higher growth rates,” explained Mari. “But we have many of the same forest health concerns.”
Mari was amazed at the similar issues in the two countries. “From legislation concerns to forest health issues, our two countries face the same problems,” she said. “My experience in the Pacific Northwest and the South was so different but so important for understanding the US. Comparing these with Brazil, I found that in all places we have problems and successes —we just speak differently!” Click on Gail and Mari for more photos.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Namgon Attends International Builders Show in Orlando
Korean Fellow Namgon Kwag traveled to Orlando, Florida, to attend the International Builders show along with 92,000 other industry professionals and colleagues from Eagon’s Seattle office. The show is so large that it took three days to see, even though this year’s show was smaller due to the slow housing market.
Taking advantage of Orlando’s location, Namgon’s wife and two children joined him after the event for a quick vacation to Seaworld, Disney World, Miami Beach, and Key West. The kids loved Snow White and Cinderella, while Namgon and Eunkyoung were enchanted with the beautiful ocean drive to Key West.
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