RONALD E. SCOTT

A native of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Home town is Iron River, Michigan. Military veteran of US Navy and Fleet Marine Force. Attended Michigan Technological University. Retired from USDA-Forest Service and currently a Consulting Forester with residence in Cadillac, Michigan.

Education

B.S., Forestry, Michigan Technological University
Recreation Short Course, Utah State University
10 Certificates awarded for Continuing Education by the Society of American Foresters.(Each awarded for satisfactorily completing 150 contact hours of ContinuingForestry Education and Professional Development during a consecutive 3 year period, 1987-2001; currently working on Certificate # 11.) Other special training:
  • Forest Regeneration; Growing the Forests of Tomorrow; Michgan Society of American Foresters (SAF), 2003
  • Invasive Species: the past and future of lake states ecosystems; Michigan Technological University and Michigan Society of American Foresters (SAF), 2003
  • GPS/GIS:Linking Foresters/Forests: Cutting Edge Technology; Michigan Society of American Forests (SAF), 2002
  • Public Land Management; Michigan Society of American Foresters (SAF), 2002
  • Tax Treatment of income from Timber Sales on Privately Owned Land; MSU Extension Service, 2000
  • Forest Certification Conference; Michigan Society of American Foresters (SAF), 2000
  • Tools & Techniques for Foresters for the 21st Century; Michigan Society of American Foresters (SAF), 2000
  • Ecosystem Management: A Canadian/Ontario Perspective; Michigan Society of American Foresters (SAF), 1999
  • Tree Law, What Are My Rights; Michigan Society of American Foresters (SAF), 1999
  • Sustainable Forest Management in Michigan; Great Lakes Forest Alliance, 1998
  • Red Pine Management; Michigan SAF, 1997
  • Working With Wetlands & Wetland Restoration; Michigan DNR, 1997
  • Water Quality Best Management Practices; Michigan SAF, 1996
  • Tax Treatment of Income from Timber Sales; MSU Extension, 1997
  • Approaches to Ecologically-Based Forest Management; MSU Extension, MDNR, and USFS State & Private, 1997
  • Enhancing Communication Skills for Natural Resource Professionals; MSU Extension, 1996
  • Changing Trends in Natural Regeneration; Michigan SAF, 1996
  • Forest Investment Analysis; MSU Extension, 1995
  • Regional Conference: Hemlock Ecology Management; Michigan & Wisconsin Societies of American Foresters, U.S.F.S., Michigan DNR and Mead Corporation, 1995
  • Consulting Forestry Course; Association of Consulting Foresters of America
  • Applying Best Management Practices on Forest Land; Michigan MDNR and MSU Extension, 1995
  • Timber Cruising & Estimating; Michigan DNR, 1995
  • Stewardship Plan Writing; MSU Extension , 1995
  • Wilderness and Natural Area Management; US Forest Service
  • Preparing Environmental Analysis and Documents; US Forest Service
  • Soil Survey & Ecological Soil Survey Classification Inventory; US Forest Service & SCS
  • Ecosystems Management; US. Forest Service
  • Forest Land & Resource Management Planning; US Forest Service
  • Recreation Area & Trails Development & Management; US Forest Service
  • Visual Quality Management; US Forest Service
  • Recreation Opportunity Spectrum; US Forest Service
  • Winter Sports Area Development and Management; US Forest Service
  • Public Involvement and Negotiations; US Forest Service

Professional Experience

1/3/95 - present Owner, All Resource Connections (ARC Consulting Services).
6/25/03 - Expert Witness; Duane & Karhleen Dewey v. Bobby & Kerri Fessenden
12/01 - Expert Witness; Consumers Energy v. Beard et.al; (Bob Myers); Isabella County
4/01 - Expert Witness; Kendziorski v. Silvers; Missaukee County
3/00 to 7/02 - Expert Witness; Fawcett v. Meyer & Elfelt; Kalkaska County
6/99 - Expert Witness; MDOT v. Carl and Bertha Fagerman; Wexford County
12/92 - 1/3/95 Ecosystems Team Leader; Huron-Manistee National Forests; Michigan
10/89 - 12/92 Planning, Ecology, and Information Management Services Staff Officer; Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan
10/87 - 10/89 Planning Staff Officer; Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan
4/87 - 10/87 Acting Deputy and Forest Supervisor; Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan
11/81 - 4/87 Planning Staff Officer; Huron-Manistee National Forests; Michigan
12/78 - 11/81 Recreation/Public Affairs/Law Enforcement/Fire & Aviation Management Staff Officer; Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania
1/74 - 12/78 District Ranger; Gauley Ranger District; Monongahela National Forest; West Virginia.
3/67 - 1/74 District Ranger; Cadillac Ranger District; Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan
3/63 - 3/67 Assistant Ranger; St. Ignace Ranger District; Hiawatha National Forest; Michigan
6/61 - 3/63 Forester, Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District; Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

Affiliations

Society of American Foresters
  • Secretary for National Convention 1998, Traverse City, MI, 1996-1998
  • Science & Technology Committee, Sustainable Forestry Initiative Coordinator, 1996-present
  • State Coordinator for Science and Technology, 1996
  • State Chairman for Continuing Forestry Education, 1992-1996
  • Executive Committee, 1992-1996
  • Elected Fellow 1991
Forestry Forum.com
The TimberBuyers Network
Michigan Association of Consulting Foresters
Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. ; ACF
Michigan Forestry Association
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society
Michigan Underwater Preserve Society
Michigan Wild Turkey Federation
Michigan Bowhunter's Association
Friends of the Forest
  • Huron-Manistee National Forests
  • Pere Marquette State Forest
Wexford County Citizens' Advisory Committee on Recreation Matters, Chairman 1997

Publications

Co-author; book; Underwater Logging
Publications in Skin Diver Magazine
  • Underwater Logging
  • Diving the Mackinaw Bridge
  • Truck Recovery
Publication; Management Of Off Road Motorcycles in the Allegheny National Forest
Co-author; The US Forest Service Perspective on Managing Biodiversity on Federal Lands; Michigan Academian

Licenses/Certifications

Registered Forester; State of Michigan; Registration #612
Certified Forester; Society of American Foresters #13
Certified Forester, Michigan Association of Consulting Foresters, Certificate #58
Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc; ACF
MDNR Certified Stewardship Plan Writer
MDNR Threatened/Endangered Species Permit #1655
Certified; Advanced SCUBA Diver; NAUI and YMCA:

Military Service

US Navy and Fleet Marine Force 1953 - 57

Other Credentials and Special Recognition

1998 Certificate of Appreciation; Society of American Foresters; in recognition of Outstanding Volunteer Service and Dedication, 1998 National Convention; Traverse City, Michigan; September 19-23, 1998.
1998 Certificate of Appreciation; Huron Manistee National Forests; for participation in the Forests' Plan Need for Change process.
1996 Team recipient of the 1995 Rise to the Future Award presented by American Sportfishing Association and the American Fisheries Society
1995 Member, Michigan Forests' Round Table
1995 -1999 Member, State of Michigan Steering Committee for Sustainable Forestry sponsored by American Forests and Pulpwood Association
1988 Man of the Year Award; Iron County Michigan
1961 - 1995 Recipient of numerous US Forest Service Superior Performance Awards and Commendations