2016 Annual Report from the Executive Director
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Global Connections. Regional Roots. WORLD FORESTRY CENTER 2016 ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE Executive Director – Eric Vines to our supporters, funders and patrons This past year has been a time of significant transition for our organization. We dedicated a sizeable portion of our collective time and energy formulating a new strategic direction centered on the importance of conferences and TO CREATE gatherings that are focused on today’s forestry issues. Our newly defined mission, to create and inspire champions of sustainable forestry, calls for us to bring diverse groups and individuals together around topics crucial to AND INSPIRE sustainable forest management. In doing so, we will provide a much-needed nexus for networking and knowledge exchange vital to the advancement CHAMPIONS OF of research and best practices. Driving our mission is the proposition that humanity needs thriving SUSTAINABLE world forests. Indeed, forests provide us with food, clean water, clean air, soil stabilization, recreation, better mental health, habitat for innumerable species, and wood products for human survival and enjoyment. Every person FORESTRY on this planet is affected in some way by forests. Likewise, forests on this planet are impacted by people. Today we must cultivate champions to carry our vision of sustainable forestry forward to the next generation. We hope you will continue to be part of this valuable work. Eric Vines Executive Director World Forestry Center // 2016 Annual Report // worldforestry.org 2 world forestry center board of directors JANUARy 2016 – OCTOBER 2016 Executive Committee Board of Directors David Hampton, Chair Rick H. Wollenberg, Treasurer Eric Schooler Greg Fullem, Vice-Chair Matt Donegan John W. Warjone Mark Norby, Secretary Barbra M. Karmel MEMORIAM Board of Directors Harry A. Merlo, long-time Kathy Abusow Gary S. Hartshorn Edward J. Ray World Forestry Center Board Jennifer Allen Whit Hill John Shelk Director and past Chair of Michael A. Barnes Russ Hoeflich Richard N. Smith the Executive Board, passed Nils D. Christoffersen Cherie Kearney Court Stanley away October 24, 2016, at Mike Clutter Thomas Maness Ed Sweeten his home in Portland, Oregon. Kaarsten Turner Dalby Joseph B. McKeown Hank Swigert Harry’s legacy lives on through Doug Decker Harry A. Merlo David R. Syre the World Forest Institute Allyn C. Ford Dennis Neilson Court Washburn International Fellowship Program. Roje S. Gootee David Nunes Thomas Wheeler Harry saw the globalization Victor Haley Jeff Nuss John H. Wilkinson trend in forestry long before Jes M. Hansen Claudio L. Ortolan James L. Workman most and he understood the challenges facing foresters here were not dissimilar from the challenges facing foresters elsewhere. His efforts Honorary/Advisory Board of Directors to bring people together to John Blackwell Red Emmerson G. Web Ross solve common problems William H. Bradley Alan Goudy Darrell Schroeder in natural resources made Jim Brown Guilermo Güell Jean-Claude Seve a real impact on lives Belmiro de Azevedo Thorry Gunnersen Dieter Siempelkamp throughout the world. Dean D. DeChaine Giles Hotelin Amir Sunarko If you would like to make a Dan Dutton Young-Ju Park George Swindells gift in honor of Harry Merlo, please contact Wendy Mitchell, Development Director, at 503-488-2111 or [email protected]. World Forestry Center // 2016 Annual Report // worldforestry.org 3 world forestry center board of directors NOVEmber 2016 – present Board of Directors Jennifer Allen, Chair Kaarsten Turner Dalby Stephen Levesque Cherie Kearney, Vice-Chair Bruce Daucsavage Jeff Nuss Tiffanie Starr, Treasurer Anthony Davis Dan O’Brien Mark Norby, Secretary Greg Fullem Nils Christoffersen Victor Haley I’m so honored to be taking the reins of the World Forestry Advisory Board of Directors Center board, building on the Kathy Abusow Russ Hoeflich Richard N. Smith great leadership provided by Michael A. Barnes Barbara Karmel Court Stanley David Hampton and other Mike Clutter Thomas Maness Ed Sweeten past board chairs. In 2016, Doug Decker Joseph B. McKeown Hank Swigert the World Forestry Center Allyn C. Ford Dennis Neilson David R. Syre launched a reorganized board Roje S. Gootee David Nunes John Warjone and pivoted our mission toward David Hampton Claudio L. Ortolan Court Washburn an expanded role to create Jes M. Hansen Edward J. Ray Thomas Wheeler and support champions of Gary S. Hartshorn Eric Schooler John H. Wilkinson sustainable forestry. These Whit Hill John Shelk James L. Workman changes further enable us to envision innovative solutions, bridge differences, effectively Honorary Board of Directors engage diverse thought leaders, Belmiro de Azevedo Alan Goudy G. Web Ross and forge powerful partnerships. John Blackwell Guilermo Güell Darrell Schroeder We look forward to working William H. Bradley Thorry Gunnersen Jean-Claude Seve and engaging with you Jim Brown Giles Hotelin Dieter Siempelkamp to develop and implement Dean D. DeChaine Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Amir Sunarko strategies and programs to Dan Dutton Hiew King George Swindells realize this exciting future. Red Emmerson Young-Ju Park – Jennifer Allen Board Chair World Forestry Center // 2016 Annual Report // worldforestry.org 4 The World Forestry Center Celebrates 50 Years The 50th Anniversary Gala, We also want to thank these distinguished World Forestry Center Leadership Hall Eat Dessert First, was an Inductees who attended the 50th Anniversary Gala celebration. We gave a special evening that delighted the tribute to Harold Miller for his contribution to Miller Hall where we held the Gala. senses. Thank you to our supporters, sponsors and guests for making the February 6, 2016 Gala a magical celebration. A very special thanks to Honorary Chairs Prue Miller, Joanne Jim Brown Dean DeChaine Dan Dutton 1941– 1936– 1947– Lilley and Bobsy Graham and to our Presenting Sponsor – captions: Above: Eric Vines (left) and Deiter Siempelkamp ESCO Foundation. At top right: Dr. Steven Running Alan Goudy Gary Hartshorn Harry Merlo Harold A. Miller above captions: 1930– 1943– 1925–2016 1903-1981 Left: Executive Director Eric Vines Center Top: Special performances by BodyVox and the Brothers Jam Center Bottom: WFI International Alumni Fellows with WFI Staff Right: Harry Merlo and Antoinette Hatfield Darrell H. Schroeder Dieter Siempelkamp Henry T. Swigert photos: emily g photography 1923- 1933– 1930– World Forestry Center // 2016 Annual Report // worldforestry.org 5 World Forest Institute 2016 Conferences The year 2016 was busy and successful at the World Forest Institute in terms of its Fellowship program and conferences, but it was hard to celebrate the year after the October passing of our Founder and Mentor-in-Chief Harry A. Merlo. The 2017 cohort of International Fellows will be the first that Harry will not be here to personally greet and have coffee with in Merlo Hall. With the support and Changing Dynamics of the Asia-Pacific Wood Trade—March 1–2, 2016 guidance of Harry’s staff at the Harry A. Merlo Foundation Organized jointly by Dana Ltd. and the World Forest Institute, this two-day event and MC Ranch, we will honor attracted 58 attendees and 19 speakers from 13 countries, including a presentation Harry Merlo’s legacy by from WFI alumnus Jaakko Rantanen (Finland, 1998) on the softwood trade from continuing his vision of helping Europe to Asia. A follow-up conference will be held in spring 2018. other countries gain insight into the benefits of productive, Northwest Community Forest Forum—May 9–10, 2016 sustainable forestry. In 2016, he recommitted another 10-year The Third Annual Northwest Community Forest Forum featured presentations, $1.25 million matching grant panels, small group discussions, and networking opportunities to address common to the Fellowship Program. challenges to expanding community forests throughout the Pacific Northwest. As always, he remains an The event was co-organized with Sustainable Northwest. inspiration to the over 140 fellows from 40 countries 2016 Forest Products Forum and Who Will Own the Forest?—September 20–22, 2016 who have participated in the Fellowship, which showcases These two annual conferences ran back to back for three days, featuring speakers the Pacific Northwest’s leader- covering a range of issues on forestland investing and wood products markets. ship in sustainable forestry. The events attracted a combined audience of over 460 professionals from 17 countries and 31 states. Forest Economic Advisors partnered with the World Forest Institute to organize the Forum. World Forestry Center // 2016 Annual Report // worldforestry.org 6 Abiodun Solanke Nigeria The 2016 World Forest Institute Fellows In 2016, the World Forest Institute (WFI) hosted eight exceptional Adam Wasiak professionals in its International Fellowship Program. To date, WFI has Poland hosted over 140 Fellows from 40 countries. Abiodun Solanke – Nigeria Karishmaa Pai – India Abi started his own architectural firm Following up with connections that Ana de Miguel Muñoz in Lagos “Litehaus Architecture + Karishmaa made during her WFI Spain Developments,” offering his expertise Fellowship, she has been helping an as a Sustainability & Appropriate NGO called PM Haze in Singapore Technology Expert. to research palm oil certification for a position paper. Her diverse interests Adam Wasiak – Poland and skills are also leading her towards Andrea Cornejo Adam was recently appointed Deputy Nicaragua work in corporate social responsibility. Director at the Bureau for Forest Management and Geodesy in Poland. Rebecca