Congratulations to RIWPS Board Member Paul Dolan!

 Friend of the Forest

Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization recently presented its Friend of the Forest Award to Paul Dolan of Scituate for dedicating his career as a forester to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy forest environments.  Paul is a past president and current RIWPS Board member.

Those who work with Paul are familiar with his words, “Saving the planet, one tree at a time.” Paul’s forestry career, since1977, with the state and more recently with the Rhode Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, is marked by educational programs such as the Coverts, Envirothon, Forestry for Rhode Island Birds, and countless presentations to Rhode Island woodland owners and the public.

Paul has dedicated countless hours as a board member and an educational volunteer not only to Rhode Island Wild Plant Society but is also a familiar figure at the Rhode Island Tree Council and other organizations, here in Rhode Island, and throughout New England.

Congratulations Paul!