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Clara Clark Received the North Carolina Society of American Foresters Young Forester Leadership Award

2018/07/12
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Clara Clark, Biometrician, was recently awarded the Young Forester Leadership Award by the North Carolina Society of American Foresters (SAF).

The award is made annually to a forester under age 40 who is a member in good standing with the Society and has exhibited the potential for exemplary leadership and distinguished service.

Clark is an active member of the Catawba Chapter; currently serving as its Treasurer and primary contact and organizer of the chapter's meetings. According to the Chapter, she has breathed new life into the chapter meetings and often initiates discussion centered on recent Journal of Forestry articles.

Clara has coordinated volunteer opportunities for the Catawba Chapter such as Earth Day 2017 at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, and she hosted an SAF booth at Nature Night in Charlotte. She will serve as the North Carolina Division Secretary for 2019.

Congratulations Clara on this well earned recognition!

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  • Clara Clark is a Biometrician at American Forest Management. In addition to her technical role, she is an active member of the North Carolina Society of American Foresters and has been recognized for her leadership contributions to the forestry profession.

  • The Young Forester Leadership Award is presented annually by the North Carolina Society of American Foresters. It recognizes a forester under the age of 40 who is a member in good standing with the Society and has demonstrated the potential for exemplary leadership and distinguished service.

  • Clara Clark serves as Treasurer of the Catawba Chapter and acts as its primary contact and organizer for chapter meetings. She has been credited with bringing new energy to those meetings, frequently sparking discussion around articles from the Journal of Forestry. She has also coordinated volunteer opportunities for the chapter, including Earth Day 2017 at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, and hosting an SAF booth at Nature Night in Charlotte.

  • Clara Clark is set to serve as the North Carolina Division Secretary for 2019, building on her existing leadership contributions within the Society of American Foresters.