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Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
4931 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 561-4000

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Welcome to the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests' electronic news room.

NEWS RELEASES Current year's news releases are available here. FACT SHEETS Fact sheets are available here.		SAFETY AND TRAVEL TIPS FOR MEDIA Important information for media visiting a wildfire or prescribed fire on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF The Public Affairs staff is comprised of four permanent employees whose primary purpose is to support all other functions of the forests.		Supervisor's Orders Each Forest Supervisor may issue orders which close or restrict the use of described areas...
Public Affairs Staff Public Affairs Staff Officer—Michelle Burnett (803) 561-4091 Michelle Burnett became the Public Affairs Staff Officer for the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests in October 2006 following a nine-year career with the National Oceanic and Amospheric Administration (NOAA). While at NOAA, Michelle served as a Legislative Affairs Specialist in Washington, D.C. for five years. She then moved to southeastern Virginia to become the Outreach and Education Specialist for the NOAA Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and later served as the Communications Manager for the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office. Before joining NOAA, Michelle spent six years on Capitol Hill as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Ernest "Fritz" Hollings (D-SC) where she worked on several issues including agriculture appropriations, the Farm Bill and rural development. top
Public Affairs Specialist— Gwyn Ingram (803) 561-4007 Gwyn began her career in 1991 as a volunteer Nordic ski and snowmobile patroller on the Sierra National Forest in California. Volunteering led her to a position as lead wilderness ranger, and later to wilderness manager positions in the John Muir, Ansel Adams and Desolation wildernesses. In 2008 she returned to the southeast and to her writing and editorial background, taking the postion of public affairs specialist for the Francis Marion and Sumter national forests. top
Interpretative/Conservation Education Specialist—Gwen Beavans (864) 427-9858 Cellular Phone: (404) 561-2643 Gwen started her career with the Forest Service while in college at North Carolina State University studying forestry. She has worked for the Pisgah, Nantahala, and Sumter National Forests serving as forester, silviculturist, and NEPA coordinator. In 1992 she joined the Francis Marion and Sumter Supervisor’s Office as Interpretive Services Specialist. top
Information Assistant—Caroline Forney (803) 561-4002 Caroline started her Forest Service career as a mail clerk in 1985. She now works as the Information Assistant. Caroline started her career with the government in 1966 as a clerk-typist for the Adjutant General, Fort Jackson and remained there until 1983. top

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Last Modified: Wednesday, 17 December 2008 at 09:45:32 EST December 17, 2008