Forestry Leader Scholarship

Established in 2017 by a very charitable and anonymous WWOA member, the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association Forestry Leadership Scholarship aims to carry forward WWOA’s educational mission in a partnership with the forestry program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Since it’s establishment, our very generous members have joined this cause with the interest of educating future generations on the value of sustainable forestry and ensuring private woodland owners will always have access to well-trained foresters.

With a passion for sustainable forest management, WWOA’s mission, since 1979, is to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the beauty and utility of the woodlands. WWOA works to bridge the gap between private woodland owners and natural resources professionals by offering year-round educational opportunities and promoting the value of sustainable forestry throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Contributing

Noah is a sophomore at UW-Stevens Point with plans to graduate in May 2025 with a major in Forest Management and minor in Forest Recreation.

Born and raised in Sun Prairie, WI, Noah spent much of his childhood on his family’s land in the Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin, where he developed a deep appreciation for nature. Noah worked alongside his father and grandfather on their land, building deer stands, maintaining trails, and fostering  a sense of forest stewardship. These generational ties to the land set the stage for his trajectory toward becoming a forester. Noah’s love for the outdoors is not only a personal passion but a means to inspire and connect with others. It is this passion for the outdoors that inspired him to pursue a degree in Forest Management and Recreation. Noah is particularly drawn to working in the public sector as a forester, as he wants to give back to the public lands that have enriched his own outdoor lifestyle.

Sydney is a Forest Management student at UW-Stevens Point and plans to graduate in May 2023. Sydney began attending UWSP at the Wausau campus during her Senior year of high school. Sydney has always had a passion for the outdoors.

During Sydney’s sophomore year of high school she was tasked with a project to research and present on a career. She chose to research about the career of a Forester. That was the start of her interest in the forestry field. Sydney took it upon herself to go on a job shadow with a forester which further peaked her interest in applying to UWSP for the Forest Management program. Attending UWSP was a no-brainer for Sydney as it is one of the best forestry colleges in the county and within an hour drive of her hometown. This past summer Sydney attended the 6-week Treehaven Summer Field Experience which was a fun hands-on learning environment to further her growth and knowledge in forestry and natural resources as a whole.