Delaware Forestry Association to meet March 23
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Delaware Forestry Association will present the 2017 Tree Farmer of the Year Award at its annual banquet and meeting starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 23, at the Bridgeville Fire Hall. Tickets are $27 for adults and free for children under 12. Reservations are requested by Friday, March 17. Registration forms are available in the current edition of the DFA Winter Newsletter. Checks should be made payable to the Delaware Forestry Association and mailed to: Delaware Forestry Association, P.O. Box 344, Bridgeville, DE 19933.
Delaware's Tree Farm Committee is part of the American Tree Farm System, founded more than 75 years ago to recognize landowners who practice proper forest stewardship by developing comprehensive management plans for diverse objectives such as wood products, wildlife habitat, water quality and recreation.
The Delaware Forestry Association is also offering its annual $1,000 scholarship to a student who chooses forestry or a related major at a two-year or four-year accredited college or university. Applications are due by Saturday, April 1, and the winner will be notified by Monday, May 1. Students will be eligible for up to four years of undergraduate study upon reapplying, meeting the requirements, and being selected. All applicants must show financial need and academic merit. All applicants shall be in the upper 25 percent of their class in high school and maintain at least a 2.75 grade point average in college, based on a 4.0 scale.
Scholarship money can be applied toward tuition, room and board or books. The money will be sent directly to the college in which the student is enrolled. All applicants must submit a short essay describing their personal goals and reasons they feel they are deserving of this award. Applicants may be requested for a personal interview by the scholarship committee. The successful applicant will receive his or her award on Governor's Day at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.
To download an application, go to http://delawareforest.com/scholarship. For more information, contact Sam Topper at 302-856-2893 or sam.topper@state.de.us.
