Keep up the great work!
State Forester Scott Phillips received an email highlighting the work of Environmental Education Program Manager Matt Schnabel at a Scouting America event in June. Attaboy, Matt!
On behalf of the staff of the 2026 Cornerstone Conclave and Muscogee Lodge, thank you for participating in the Expo … at Camp Barstow on Lake Murray … which welcomed 733 Scouts and adult leaders from across South Carolina, much of North Carolina and parts of Georgia.
We greatly appreciated [Matt Schnabel’s] participation in the Expo. Your booth provided Scouts … with valuable insight into forest management, wildfire prevention, and the important role your agency plays in protecting South Carolina’s natural resources. [Matt’s] willingness to share his expertise helped make it both educational and engaging for our participants.
Sincerely,
Walker Miro, Conclave Vice Chief
Tripp Clark, Conclave Co-Adviser
Brad Hutto, Conclave Co-Adviser
Now-former SC Conservation Bank Director Raleigh West sent a letter to State Forester Scott Phillips after the Old Beech Hill State Forest dedication.
Urban Forestry Coordinator Frances Waite and Urban Staff Forester Lowe Sharpe got a shoutout from the Arbor Day Foundation as the organization released its most recent Tree City USA data. Congratulations!
“We want to extend a sincere thank you to Frances Waite and Lowe Sharpe for their ongoing leadership and collaboration. Their efforts continue to play an important role in both program success and in supporting the communities and partners we serve.
We’re especially grateful for your commitment and partnership, and we’re proud to be doing this work together.”
Tara Watermeier & Eric North, Arbor Day Foundation
Forest Management Chief Russell Hubright came across an attagirl for Cherokee/Chester/York Project Forester Gretchen Spaulding while reviewing customer survey responses mid-July. Way to go, Gretchen!
“Gretchen Spaulding was amazing, thorough, efficient and fast. She answered all of our questions and guided us through the process and the forms. We are proud [SCFC] has her as an employee. Truly a diligent worker.”
Piedmont Region East Asst. Unit Forester Jon Barker added, “Thank you Gretchen! Landowners always like you! We’re grateful to have you in our unit!”