Tallahassee, FL – Bryan J. Olmert, President of Loncala, Inc. a land and timber operation in Alachua County has been elected President of the Florida Forestry Association.  Olmert received the gavel from outgoing President Mike Gaff at the Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting in Destin on September 9, 2010 .

Tallahassee, FL –Forest consultant Michael Donner, President of Southern Forestry Consultants in Havana has been recognized by the Florida Forestry Association with the Above and Beyond Board of Directors award.  The award was presented at the Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting in Destin on September 9, 2010 .

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Tallahassee, FL – Landowner, legislator and local businessman Leonard Bembry is this year’s recipient of Audubon’s Sustainable Forestry Award. Each year Audubon of Florida recognizes one deserving sustainable forestry operation for its contributions to conservation of Florida’s natural resources. The award was presented at the Florida Forestry Association Annual Meeting

Tallahassee, FL – State Representative Debbie Boyd (D-Newberry) is this year’s recipient of the Florida Forestry Association’s Legislator of the Year Award. Each year the Association recognizes a deserving House and Senate member for their support of issues important to the growers and users of Florida’s forest resources. The award

The Florida Forestry Association Distinguished Service Award is the Florida Forestry Association’s highest honor. This year Kelley Smith, Jr. owner and managing member of Gator Timber & Land, LLC in Palatka, Florida received the award.

In presenting the Award, U.S. Representative Allen Boyd, a long-time friend who served

TALLAHASSEE-- A Madison County logger has been recognized as Florida's Logger of the Year by the Florida Forestry Association.  Jerry Gray, President and owner of Gray Logging LLC was recognized as the state’s best logger last week in Destin.

In presenting the award, Bryan Olmert, President-elect of the

Tallahassee, FL – October 8, 2009 – Lynetta Usher Griner, Officer of the Usher Land and Timber Company in Chiefland is this year’s recipient of Audubon’s Sustainable Forestry Award. Each year Florida Audubon Society recognizes one deserving sustainable forestry operation for its contributions to wildlife conservation. The award was presented

CONTACT: Jeff Doran

850.222.5646 or jdoran@forestfla.org

Tallahassee, FL – October 1, 2009 -- Harvey Sweeney and his wife, Jeanette are the owners of a 277-acre Tree Farm in Gadsden County.  The Florida Forestry Association recently recognized the outdoor showplace as the best in Florida when Harvey Sweeney was named Florida Tree

CONTACT: Jeff Doran

850.222.5646 or jdoran@forestfla.org

Tallahassee, FL – October 1, 2009 -- The Florida Forestry Association Distinguished Service Award is the Association’s highest honor. This year Major Clayton Tyson, Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Motor Carrier Compliance received the Award.

In presenting the Award, Jeff Doran, Executive

CONTACT: Jeff Doran

850.222.5646 or jdoran@forestfla.org

Tallahassee, FL – October 1, 2009  –  Taking the Florida Forestry Association to new levels is what you’d expect from a seasoned leader. But for someone who has accomplished this feat as in just a few short years, it is even more impressive.

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