Governor Scott Walker has appointed Tom Hittle, Director of Forestry and GIS Operations at SLS, to the Wisconsin Council on Forestry. Created by State Statute in 2002, the Wisconsin Council on Forestry is a diverse group of leaders in the forestry community that advises the governor, legislature, Department of Natural Resources, and other state agencies on a host of forestry issues and helps to direct Wisconsin’s efforts to achieve sustainable forestry.
Regarding his appointment Tom said, “Having worked in the industry here in Wisconsin for the past 28 years, I recognize the important part that it plays in not only our local economy but the state economy as a whole.”