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Andrew Brown, environmental management systems manager in Lynchburg, Virginia, says he has a lot of practice with bad jokes. Two of his favorites: “What’s a tree’s favorite drink? Root beer!” And “What’s the best way to identify a dogwood tree? By its bark!” ... Read More

During his childhood in India, Sathishkumar “Sathish” Nachimuthu developed a keen interest in cars and motorcycles. He remembers spending hours in libraries poring over automobile journals and magazines to study German automotive engineering prowess and manufacturing techniques. This passion, combined with a talent for physics in high school, led him to Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology in Coimbatore, India, where he pursued a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. ... Read More

Driving a fully loaded log truck on narrow, unpaved mountain roads isn’t for everyone. But for Wanika Doggett, it’s just about the most exhilarating career imaginable. ... Read More

More than 1,200 forestry professionals from across the United States gathered in Loveland, Colorado, in mid-September for the 2024 Society of American Foresters National Conference. With a theme of “The Resources We Manage,” the conference included field tours, networking events, professional development sessions and more. ... Read More

In 1971, 15-year-old Clifton “Clif” Homan got a chance to see a machinist in action at a Westinghouse nuclear power facility close to his home in Alabama. “I was already fascinated with machines and how they work,” Clif says. “That day, I decided what I wanted to do with my life. I immediately started polishing my math skills, then went to school for machine shop technology in Tuscaloosa.” ... Read More