Les Werner Experience and Interests Teaching Experience Professor, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 2016 to present. Associate Professor, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 2009 to 2016. Assistant Professor, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI, 2003 to 2009. Instructor, Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg, IL, 1994 – 1997. Research Interests Nutrient cycling Tree Biology Professional Experience Commercial arborist – 15 years Municipal arborist – 3 years Awards Alex Shigo Excellence in Arboricultural Teaching Award, International Society of Arboriculture, 2018 Honorary Lifetime Membership Award, Wisconsin Arborist Association, 2020 Distinguished Service Award, Wisconsin Arborist Association, 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Natural Resources: 2006, 2012 Professional Service Award, College of Natural Resources 2009 Scholarship Award, College of Natural Resources 2015 Fun Facts Best advice you ever received? Measure twice, cut once What did you want to be when you were growing up? Marine Biologist Favorite quote? “You can observe a lot just by watching.” Yogi Berra One thing about your college that you are most proud of? Their collective willingness and ability to adapt and change. What do you enjoy most about teaching? Easy answer – the students. A piece of advice for students? The science must be complemented by the ability to communicate it effectively. Practice writing, read, and do not be afraid of the math. Director of the Wisconsin Forestry CenterProfessor of Urban and Community Forestry College of Natural Resources Office: 374 Trainer Natural Resources Phone: 715-346-4189 Email: les.werner@uwsp.edu Education Ph.D. Horticulture University of Wisconsin-Madison M.S. Urban Forestry University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point B.S. Urban Forestry, Forest Management University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point