News Release – February 8, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tilla Fearn 919.513.4644 or tilla_fearn@ncsu.edu
On January 28, 2010 Dr. Joseph P. Roise, professor of forestry in the NC State University Department of Forestry & Environmental Resources, received the Appalachian Society of American Foresters’ (APSAF) 2009 Distinguished Service to Forestry award at the society's annual meeting in Greenville, NC.
APSAF recognized Dr. Roise for his contributions to the evolution of forestry as it is practiced today – starting with his early experiences harvesting maple syrup in Vermont, through his work with both industry and the U.S. Forest Service, his research into computer modeling of forests and most importantly, his impact in passing on his knowledge and passion for forests and the outdoors to countless students during his years as a professor of forestry.
Dr. Roise, on the faculty at NC State since 1985, conducts research in woody biomass harvesting and utilization, management science and process optimization, and integrated planning. He teaches numerous courses, primarily in the areas of forest operations and management, ecosystem analysis, and planning.
“Dr. Roise teaches our forestry students key courses that are critical to their professional development.” says Dr. Barry Goldfarb, head of the NC State department of Forestry & Environmental Resources. “His dedication to the students and the profession is what distinguishes him among professors in the region and the reason he was chosen from among many for this award. He goes above and beyond what is expected of faculty in volunteering to organize and lead trips to conferences and wilderness leadership expeditions for students (often in association with the Society of American Foresters annual meeting), contributing greatly to the students' camaraderie and professionalism.”
In recent years the wilderness expeditions have included canoeing the Suwannee River, and backpacking in Yosemite, the Olympic Peninsula and Mt Robson Provincial Park BC. This year the plans are for the Pecos Wilderness.
(View photos of the NCSU SAF 2009 Wilderness Trip and National Convention)
Dr. Roise’s current research activities focus on the developing woody biomass energy industry. His research on biomass harvesting of hazardous wildfire fuels is opening up a new energy resource while enhancing public safety while providing the opportunity to restore severely degraded ecosystems. He holds degrees from Southern Connecticut State University, Colorado State University and the University of Washington.
Also recognized at the APSAF 89th meeting were NC State Natural Resources alumni Charles W. Brinkley, Wallace G. Cawthorne, James Pridgen and R. Scott Wallinger, who were each recognized as Golden Members – signifying 50 years of membership in the Society for American Foresters.
About Forestry & Environmental Resources at NC State University (FER)
NC State’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources (FER) is one of the oldest and largest programs of its kind in America. At the forefront of forestry and natural resource management for over 75 years, FER is committed to promoting the science and practice of modern forestry as well as state-of-the-art environmental resource management. Distinguished by a long history of innovation, the department has graduated many of today's most prominent forestry and environmental policy makers, researchers, scientists, executives, field experts and academic leaders; has been responsible for many of the most important forestry and natural resource research breakthroughs of the past century; and is dedicated to disseminating knowledge to the people and communities of North Carolina and beyond through outreach programs covering forestry practices, wildlife management, fisheries and aquatics, natural resource management and environmental sciences.