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It is with great appreciation we celebrate the retirement of Shirley as our Tree Farm Administrator
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At our December Tree Farm Committee meeting we celebrated the retirement of our long-time Tree Farm Administrator Shirley Bargander. Shirley previously retired from the Wisconsin DNR Division of Forestry years ago but stayed active in Tree Farm. She was dedicated to the Tree Farm program throughout her time in the Division and especially after retirement. In fact, Shirley first became a Certified Tree Farm Inspector in 1985! In 2004 she took a more active role with the Wisconsin Tree Farm Committee on its' Recognition Sub-Committee. She was elected WTFC Vice-chair and then WTFC Chair until 2015 when she became the Wisconsin Tree Farm Administrator.
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Click below to learn more about Shirley and her outstanding career and the huge role she has played in forestry and Tree Farm.
Matt Carothers New Administrator and 2026 Inspector
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With the start of 2026 we are very happy to introduce you to Matt Carothers our new Wisconsin Tree Farm Administrator. Additionally, previously to hiring Matt as Administrator, Matt was selected as our State Inspector of the year for 2026 and subsequently selected as the Midwest Regional Inspector of the Year. As one of four regional Inspectors of the Year, Matt is in the running for National Inspector of the Year. Congratulations Matt on both accounts!
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Click below to learn more about Matt and his experience and Tree Farm Management experience.
