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Franklin,Robert M
Senior Extension Agent
Education
*B. S. Forest Management--Recreation Option 1978--Auburn University *Master of Forestry in Silviculture 1985--Auburn University *Alabama Registered Forester, Lic. #985 *South Carolina Registered Forester, Lic. #1021 *Society of American Foresters (SAF) Certified Forester #2536

Experience
*1985-present-- Area Extension Agent, Forestry & Wildlife, Clemson Univ. Cooperative Extension Service in Walterboro, SC covering Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton & Jasper Counties. *1983-1985-- Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Forestry, Auburn University. *1980-1983-- Assistant County Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources 4-H with the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. *1978-1980-- Periods of employment with industry and consultants as a management forester in Alabama.

Awards
*2003-- Award for Excellence from Cooperative Extension Service Southern Region for exceptional programming with the Master Wildlifer Program. *2001-- Award for Excellence from the Cooperative Extension Service Southern Region for exceptional programming with the Master Tree Farmer 2001 program. *1999-- Award for Excellence from the Southern Region Extension Forestry Specialists for exceptional programming as coeditor of the South Carolina Forest Steward Newsletter. *1998-- Award for Excellence from the Southern Region Extension Forestry Specialists for exceptional programming for Stewardship of Longleaf Pine: A Guide for Landowners (publication).

Last update5/9/2008

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