David Schreffler (l), Laura and Mike Jackson and David Scamardella

David V. Scamardella, a DCNR forester for Bedford and Fulton counties in the Buchanan State Forest District, recently was presented an annual Forest Stewardship Award by the Woodland Owners of the Southern Alleghenies.

Scamardella joined Mike and Laura Jackson, Everett residents and private woodland owners, in accepting awards saluting their work in “implementing stewardship practices on privately owned forest land and in educating the public on the value of stewardship ethics in sustaining Pennsylvania's woodlands.”

At WOSA’s annual banquet late last year, Scamardella was presented the Dr. Maurice K. Goddard Award for Government Leadership and Support. As co-chair of WOSA's Activities Committee, he has arranged all of the organization's forestry programs for the public.

WOSA officials praised Scamardella as “a constant source of assistance and support to WOSA and its members in their endeavors to educate the public about the value of implementing ethical practices in Pennsylvania's privately owned woodlands.”

The Jacksons received the John Mash Award for Exemplary Stewardship. They are active members of WOSA and have hosted several stewardship programs for the public on their property.

Dave Schreffler, co-chair of WOSA’s Forest Stewardship Awards Committee, presented the awards. (Reprinted from DCNR Resource electronic newsletter)

1/19/2007