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Ronald Schmidtling Named Emeritus Scientist at the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station
(Saucier, MS) Dr. Ron Schmidtling, research geneticist, has been recognized with the Emeritus Scientist Award in recognition of his significant research contributions during his 35.5-year career with the USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station. He retired from the Southern Institute of Forest Genetics in Saucier, MS on January 3, 2003. Dr. Schmidtling made many significant contributions to forest genetics and tree improvement research during his career. Among the most significant were his pioneering work on seed orchard management to enhance tree vigor and seed production and his systematic analysis of the Southwide Southern Pine Seed Source Studies leading to a manual on the performance of southern pine seed sources. Dr. Schmidtling has been an ambassador of good will and sound science within the forest tree improvement community locally, nationally, and internationally. He currently represents the eastern United States on the North American Forestry Commission's working group on Forest Genetic Resources (NAFC-FGR). Dr. Schmidtling's continued involvement with the Southern Institute of Forest Genetics as Emeritus Scientist will provide continuity with the NAFC-FGR and historical perspective on the Institute's existing and future work.
Dr. Schmidtling, a native of Michigan, received his PhD from the University of Florida's School of Forest Resources and Conservation in 1980. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters. Including his military service, Dr. Schmidtling retired with 40 years of federal service.
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