Awards

•2004 Centennial Congress Award – In recognition of the Longleaf Alliance’s leadership and dedication to the restoration of the South’s longleaf pine forest and the many plants and animal species dependent on this majestic southern tree. Presented by Chief Dale Bosworth, USDA Forest Service, at Biltmore Estates, NC – the birth place of professional forestry in the United States. November 9, 2004..

•2003 Land Stewardship Award – For promoting interest in the longleaf ecosystem and coordinating partnerships between landowners, conservation groups and governmental agencies in managing and restoring longleaf pine forests. Presented by the South Carolina Chapter of the Wildlife Society. July 23, 2003.

•2000 Forest Conservationist of the Year – In recognition of the Longleaf Alliance’s hard work in longleaf forest conservation. Presented by the Alabama Wildlife Federation. August 2000.

•2000 Secretary of Agriculture’s Honor Award – For long-term work promoting the development of longleaf forests. Presented by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman to the Longleaf Alliance and USDA Forest Service. June 5, 2000.

•1999 Henry Hardtner Award – The inaugural award was presented by the Southern Group of State Foresters to Rhett Johnson, Co-Director, The Longleaf Alliance, ‘In recognition of significant contributions to forest sustainability through outstanding assistance to forest landowners.’ June 1, 1999.

•1999 Anniston Stars – Presented by H. Brandt Ayers, Editor and Publisher, The Anniston Star, for ‘the affirmative contributions to life in our part of the world, such as the instruction given by the members of the Longleaf Alliance to help improve our forests.’ May 14, 1999.

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