December 9, 2015 at 4:33 p.m.
Barden inducted into state's Forestry Hall of Fame
Barden inducted into state's Forestry Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame was founded in 1984 by 10 public, and private forestry organizations for the purpose of honoring those who have made exceptional contributions to the field of forestry in Wisconsin. The Forestry Hall of Fame exhibit is located in the College of Natural Resources at UW Stevens Point in the College of Natural Resources Building. It is open for viewing during school hours.
"Barden was and remains a leader in promoting Sustainable Forestry; teaching thousands of Wisconsin students, both young and old, the value of caring for our renewable natural resources," according to a press release announcing the induction. "He provided the tools and encouraged woodland owners to use all available public and private financial, educational and technical resources to assist them in managing their woodlands."
Barden received his bachelor's degree in Forest Management from Iowa State University (1955) and a master's degree in Natural Resources Administration from Colorado State University (1970). He served in the Air Force Reserves reaching the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was active throughout his career, developing, leading and improving organizations for family forest landowners, professional loggers, foresters and academia.
Barden has also been recognized by the Society of Am. Foresters with the "John Macon Award," "SAF Fellow" and the "Golden Membership Award." The Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association recognized him with the "Distinguished Service Award."
Barden was nominated for the Hall of Fame by the Wisconsin Tree Farm Committee where he was awarded the "Leadership Award" for being the former administrator, committee chairperson and is presently an active committee member.
The Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame is located in the College of Natural Resources at The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in the Dan Trainor Building. It is open during regular school hours. Members of the 10 member organizations of the Forestry Hall of Fame select new inductees as are nominated each year.
The 10 member organizations of the Forestry Hall of Fame are: The Wisconsin Forest History Association, The Wisconsin Tree Farm Committee, The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association, The Wisconsin Society of American Foresters, The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry, The Wisconsin County Forest Association, The U.S. Forest Service, The Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, The University of Wisconsin - Madison, and The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point.
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