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John DuPlissis

Biography

John DuPlissis is the Forestry Outreach Specialist in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) where he manages Wisconsin’s Woodland Leadership Institute and Master Woodland Steward Program. In addition, he cooperates with the Wisconsin DNR, UWSP faculty, and woodland owner organizations on a number of issues and initiatives. DuPlissis has an extensive background in forest resource management, public
participation, and community development, both locally and overseas.

University and College Service

Chair, College of Natural Resources' Land-Use Committee
Point of Contact, College of Natural Resources' Properties

Formal Education

Masters' Program (M.S.) in Forest Ecology and Silviculture, University of Minnesota, 1994
Bachelor's Program (B.S.) in Forest Science, University of Minnesota, 1985

Career Highlights

FORESTRY OUTREACH SPECIALIST, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. February 2002 to Present.

BASIN EDUCATOR FOR NATURAL RESOURCES-FOREST RESOURCE EMPHASIS, University of Wisconsin Extension, Wisconsin Rapids. June 2000 to January 2002.

DISTRICT FORESTER ASSISTANT, University of Nebraska, Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District, Norfolk, Nebraska. January 1994 to May 2000.

GRADUATE RESOURCE ASSISTANT, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota. June 1991 to January 1994.

FORESTRY TECHNICIAN, USDA, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station, St. Paul, Minnesota. July 1990 to July 1991.

PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER--FORESTRY SPECIALIST, United States Peace Corps, Jamaican Department of Forestry, Christiana, Jamaica. January 1988 to March 1990.

ARBORIST, Chemlawn Tree and Shrub Care Services, Minnetonka, Minnesota. February 1987 to January 1988.

Certifications

Certified Forester, Society of American Foresters, (2000 - Present).

Qualified Inspector, American Tree Farm System (2001 - Present).

Certified Trainer, American Tree Farm System (2004 - Present).

Certified Arborist, Nebraska, (1996 - 2000).

Certified Tree Inspector, Minnesota, (1990 - 1991).

Certified Trainer Project Learning Tree and Project WILD curriculum, (1995 - 2001).

Professional Memberships

Chair, Wisconsin Society of American Foresters (2004 - 2005).

Chair-elect, Wisconsin Society of American Foresters (2002 - 2003).

Member, Society of American Foresters (1985 - present).

Secretary, Wisconsin Society of American Foresters (2001 - 2002).
Chair-elect, Great Plains Society of American Foresters (2000).

Graduate, Society of American Foresters’ Leadership Academy (2000).

Member, Plains and Prairie Forestry Association (1997 - 2000).

Member, Nebraska Arborist Association (1996-2000).

Honor Societies/Scholarships

Xi Sigma Pi (1985)
Golden Key (1985)
Robert L. Goudy Memorial Scholarship (1984)

Courses

Undergraduate

NRES 250 - Introduction to Forestry Fisheries and Wildlife (lab Instructor)

This course will introduce students to management practices used to achieve specific objectives using the fisheries, forestry and wildlife resources. Through laboratory experiences, students will observe examples of management and develop basic hands-on skills relative to measuring and assessing these resources.

Forestry 499 - Private Forest Management (Instructor)

Non-industrial private forest landowners own 59 percent of America woodlands and 57 percent of Wisconsin’s woodlands. They account for a majority of the wood that is harvested which supply America’s forest products industry. This course is designed to introduce students to the skills necessary for agency, industry, and private enterprise foresters to work with family forest landowners.

To place this information into context students will develop a forest stewardship plan that meets the criteria for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Managed Forest Law Program. As a part of this process you will learn about interpersonal communications skills, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Cooperating Forester Program; Managed Forest Law Program; Wisconsin Forest Landowner Grant Program; and Certified Plan Writer
certification.

Continuing Education

Wisconsin's Woodland Leadership Institute

Wisconsin's Woodland Leadership Institute is designed to educate and equip woodland owners to become leaders in their local communities on issues related to forestry, sustainable forest management, and public policy and to help them become active in these issues at the local, regional, and statewide levels.

The coursework focuses on the history and development of forestry and its impact on Wisconsin's social, ecologic and economic health; current forest management issues and philosophy; the role of woodland owner organizations in Wisconsin; as well as the introduction of community outreach and public participation techniques.

Graduates of the Woodland Leadership Institute are expected to play an active role as leaders in woodland landowner organizations and to impact forest management by woodland owners through peer-to-peer contact and planned activities in their local community.

Wisconsin's Master Woodland Steward Program

Wisconsin's Master Woodland Steward Program is for woodland owners interested in learning more about their woodlands and sustainable forest management practices. The Master Woodland Steward Program combines classroom instruction and outdoor experiences to teach participants the basics of forest ecology, silviculture, forest management techniques, managing for wildlife habitat, business decision and planning tools, sources of technical and financial assistance as well as community outreach techniques.

Participants in the Master Woodland Steward Program receive more than 30 hours of instruction from UW-Extension and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource forestry and woodland management specialists. They also receive reference materials full of practical woodland and wildlife management tips. The program provides participants with a chance to meet other woodland owners and share ideas and information about management strategies in a fun and educational setting. As a graduate of the program you will have the opportunity to help other woodland owners understand and apply good stewardship practices to their forests.

Research

Personal

Community Involvement

Certified Coach, Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association (2003 to present)

Coach, Wisconsin Rapids Recreational Softball Association (2003 to present)

Cub Scout Den Leader, Pack 118, (2001 to 2003)

Coach, Wisconsin Rapids Recreational Soccer (2000 to 2004)

YMCA Youth Recreational Basketball (1999, 2001 - 2003)

Rotary International - Christiana, Jamaica (1988 - 1990)