Awards

Sir William Schlich Memorial Award

This award recognizes broad and outstanding contributions to the field of forestry with emphasis on, but not limited to, policy and national or international activities. The award is presented in even-numbered years at the SAF National Convention and includes a $500 honorarium, complimentary SAF convention registration, and up to $500 to cover travel expenses.

Eligibility

Must be a current member of SAF.

Criteria

Nominees must demonstrate:
     •  Outstanding demonstration of work done to enhance the effects of forestry in national or international activities.
     • Outstanding contributions in the field of policy.

Nominations

Your nomination packet must be submitted through the online submission portal site and include:
     •  Nominator and Nominee information will be completed online.
     •  A letter from the nominator demonstrating that the nominee meets the award criteria, with each criterion addressed separately in a brief paragraph.
     •  Letters of endorsement, not to exceed three (in addition to the nomination letter), on the nominee's achievements with the award criteria.
     •  A biographical summary, not to exceed three pages. 
     •  Recent, digital headshot photograph of a minimum 300 dpi.

About Sir William Schlich

Sir William Schlich, a 19th-century English forester, is remembered for his efforts to advance forestry education and practices. From 1867 to 1885 he was a member of the Royal Indian Forest Service, working to establish British timber reserves in its colonial possessions. He is known for having the greatest impact on British forestry in the early years of 20th century. To advance modern forestry practices, Schlich wrote a five-volume work, The Manual of Forestry.  Education played a large role in Schlich's life. He established the forestry department of the Royal Indian Engineering College at Coopers Hill, and he founded the School of Forestry at Oxford in 1905. These two institutions have been instrumental in the training of the majority of British foresters who have served throughout the world.