"Without question one of the best
learning experiences I have ever been a part of. Really
enjoyed."
Mr. Patrick Wertz
Our first stop. The Roy O Martin Mill in LeMoyen, LA
"One of the most enjoyable workshops
I have ever attended and one of the most educational.
I will use what I have learned and my students will benefit!"
Ms. Loretta Hargroder
Next we visited the State Forest
The USFS Palustris research station
Teachers learned about trees by role playing the parts of
the tree
"This was the best workshop I have
ever attended. The staff and everyone involved with this
tour was a pleasure to work with. I highly suggest that
this program continue. I learned so much and plan to share
this information with other teachers and the community."
Ms. Katherine Schexnayder
Our next stop
"The most useful aspect was getting
an overview of the forestry industry from trees to products.
Mill and plant visits were very interesting - as well
as the cultural importance of forests. Great opportunity
to learn how important forestry is to our state."
Mr. David Billesbach
Private Landowner's Property
"I got so many things (materials,
knowledge, etc.) Probably the best was the knowledge base.
My opinions and attitudes have grown so much. Foresters,
lumber operators, etc. are no longer those evil people
who just cut our woods down on a whim"
Ms. Christy Flynn
Harvesting area
"...the knowledge gained on managing
the forest and to be assured that our forest are not being
depleted."
Mr. Leonard London
Teachers will be teachers!
Our next step was the IP
paper mill
and then dinner at Loyd Hall
On to the Kisatchie
"I had no idea how any wood products
were made or even what kind of products were made. I will
be able to use all the information in my classroom."
Ms. Anita Joiner
"The tours through the forest were
helpful and the tours through the plants will help me
explain the products and how they are made."
Ms. Stephanie Hargis-Moreau
"This was a very informative, fun
and great learning experience."
Ms. Dawn Foster
Closing comments
Tour evaluations
"Thank you for treating us as professionals
- we actually felt like royalty. Also, everything was
presented in a professional yet human manner. The information
was correlated with PLT information as well as given in
a manner to adapt to any grade level."
Ms. Patsy Hillidge
The 2002 Louisiana Forestry Teachers Tour
staff wishes to thank all of our sponsors and hosts. You
made this tour possible. Thank you.
