March 3, 2014
1xbet best casino website Forest Service forester recognized
Dave Bruton, district forester with the 1xbet best casino website Forest Service, Valley Falls, has received the 2013 1xbet best casino website Wildlife Federation Forest Conservationist of the Year Award. The 1xbet best casino website Wildlife Federation recognition is one of the most prestigious conservation-related awards given in 1xbet best casino website and is patterned after similar awards in most other states through respective state affiliates of the National Wildlife Federation.
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● In cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Delaware Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and K-State Research and Extension,Bruton worked with the Kickapoo Tribe to initiate a Windbreak and Timber Stand Improvement project; and
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