Forestry Honors Robertson, May 13

Former Douglas County Commissioner Doug Robertson has received the Forestry Appreciation Award from the Oregon Society of American Foresters (OSAF). Robertson received the award on April 30 at the OSAF Annual Meeting in Eugene. The award is given to individuals and organizations outside the forestry profession who have contributed significantly to the advancement of forestry in Oregon. In addition to serving as county commissioner, Robertson was president of the Association of O&C Counties and has led numerous efforts to promote active management of forests within the state. “Doug Robertson has made considerable contributions to the management of forests in western Oregon,” said Mark Buckbee, a member of the OSAF Umpqua chapter. “As an O&C County Commissioner he gave particular attention to the BLM O&C lands, but he was also attentive to the management of USFS lands, State and County forests, and industry and small woodland owners.” Buckbee said over the past 34 years Robertson has been a dedicated public servant, championing forest management for the economic and social well-being of Oregonians as well as for the health of the forests. “We can think of no other Oregon elected official who has made a greater contribution to the management of forestlands than Doug Robertson,” Buckbee said. “For 33 years, and now in “retirement” he has been a strong and knowledgeable advocate.”