Project Management Qualifications:
 
About the Forest Stewards Guild:
 
Since its founding in 1995, the Forest Stewards Guild has worked to promote ecologically, economically, and socially responsible forestry as a means of sustaining the integrity of forest ecosystems and the human communities dependent upon them. We have professional members from California to Maine and operate programs throughout the United States. The FSG and our members understand the value of good silvicultural recommendations and have been involved with the development of several successful ‘Forestry for the Birds’ projects throughout the county. We have the experience, resources, and capacity to deliver a similar project in Minnesota that enhances migratory songbird habitat, engages woodland owners in forest stewardship, and helps ensure a sustainable future for Minnesota’s forests and associated forest products. More information can be found at: www.forestguild.org

The Forest Stewards Guild’s Administrative Headquarters is: 2019 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM 87505
About the Michael Lynch:
 
Michael Lynch is the Lake States Projects Coordinator for the Forest Stewards Guild and will be the project manager and content co-developer for this project. Michael holds a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College with majors in Biology and Environmental Studies and a M.S. in Biological Integration from the University of Minnesota. Prior to working for the Forest Stewards Guild, Michael worked with the MN DNR, WI DNR, Minnesota Forest Resources Council, Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association, and the USDA Forest Service. Throughout his career as a natural resources professional, Michael has worked at the intersection of ecological, economic, and social concerns related to natural resources and developed a variety of integrated solutions that balance these multifaceted resource needs. Michael has coordinated the development of several publications in the region and lead numerous training workshops. Michael will be supported by the FSG national staff as needs and skills merit.
 
Michael is based at our Minnesota Field Office in Mankato, Minnesota and can be contacted at (608)449-0647 or mike@forestguild.org