Barrington Moore Memorial Award

INFORMATION ON BARRINGTON MOORE:  Barrington Moore was a prominent member of the first generation of American Foresters.  From Yale University he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts (1906) and Master of Forestry (1908). In 1914 he published a comprehensive article on "Forestry in America as Reflected in the Proceedings of the Society of American Foresters," in which he not only summarized the content of each article but offered incisive comments as to its strong and weak points.  These comments also reflect his own growing interest in research, with particular reference to the establishment of a sound biological basis for the practice of forestry.

Moore conducted his own research in forest ecology, some of the early results of which had been published in 1917 in the Journal of Forestry in articles dealing with the reproduction of red spruce, balsam fir, and white pine, and with osmotic pressure as an index of habitat.  But his interests extended beyond his own profession, and in 1919 and again in 1920 he was elected president of the Ecological Society of America. His breadth of view and his recognition of the need for cooperation among ecologists led to his selection as the first editor-in chief of Ecology.  He continued in this role for twelve years, during which he was a frequent contributor in the form of articles, reviews, and notes.

In the Society of American Foresters, which Barrington Moore joined in 1911 and in which he served on several committees, his major contribution was as chair of the Committee on Forest Policy.  This Committee was appointed in 1929 to prepare the first truly comprehensive statement of forest policy ever attempted by the Society.

AWARD CRITERIA: The Barrington Moore Memorial Award recognizes "distinguished individual research in any branch of the biological sciences that has resulted in substantial advances in forestry, regardless of age or seniority of the individual."  Nominees need not be members of the Society of American Foresters.  Evaluation will be based on:

1. Research Quality

2. Research Productivity

3. Research Innovation

4. Research Impact Resulting in Advances in Forestry

5. Overall Evidence of Distinguished Individual Research, Nationally, and Internationally.

NOMINATION: The nominator must submit by February 28, for the award that year, the following information on behalf of the nominee to the Forest Science and Technology Board, in care of the Society of American Foresters, Science and Education Department, 5400 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD  20814.  A letter from the nominator should include:

• A concise statement on the manner in which the nominee’s contributions to science have advanced forestry

• Expanded review of scientific accomplishments in forest biology consisting of: field(s) of specialization, contributions to science, evidence of distinguished individual research, using each of the five separate award criteria.

• Brief biographical sketch of nominee consisting of: name, address, present title or position, education, academic degrees, and major positions held. List of publications, honors and awards, membership in scientific and professional societies.

• Two letters of endorsement from peers in the nominee the nominee’s field of science.

• Nomination form – available from the SAF National Office or the SAF website.

The award will not be made posthumously.  Unsuccessful candidates may be renominated by letter providing any updated material.  All award criteria must still be met at the time of renomination. The AF National Office will contact the nominee only if chosen to be the award recipient. All other corresponds will be directed to the nominator.

FOREST SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BOARD::  The Board is charged with overseeing all facets of SAF's Science Program.  The Board is comprised of an appointed chair and six subject area representatives elected by Working Group officers and representing broad areas of forest science.  The Board evaluates nominees for the Barrington Moore Memorial Award and recommends a recipient to the SAF Council.  Board members will review all materials presented on behalf of the award nominee and may seek additional information if deemed necessary.

AWARD DESCRIPTION/PRESENTATION: The award is presented at the annual awards ceremony at the SAF national convention. The recipient will receive an engraved award and a cash honorarium of $1,000. Complimentary convention registration is provided and up to $500 is available to cover travel expenses and accommodations for the award recipient.

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS:

1955  Leo A. Isaac	1979  Alex L. Shigo
1956  Philip C. Wakely	1980  Rexford Daubenmire
1957  Harold J. Lutz	1981  Jonathan W. Wright
1958  C. Syrach Larsen	1982  Charles B. Davey
1959  Nicholas T. Mirov	1983  Ronald W. Stark
1960  Francis X. Schumacher	1984  Frank G. Hawksworth
1961  Reginald E. Balch	1985  Edward Hacskaylo
1962  Paul J. Kramer	1987  Jerry F. Franklin
1963  George H. Hepting	1988  Paul O. Rudolf
1964  Samuel A. Graham	1989  Richard T. Bingham
1965  Lewis R. Grosenbaugh	1990  Burton V. Barnes
1966  Francois Mergen	1991  Harold E. Burkhart
1967  Donald M. Fuquay	1992  Thomas F. Ledig
1968  Bruce J. Zobel	1993  David A. Marquis
1969  George R. Staebler	1994  J.P. (Hans) van Buijtenen
1970  Robert Zahner	1995  James M. Trappe
1971  George M. Jemison	1996  Robert E. Martin
1972  William F. Mann, Jr.	1997  Robert C. Kellison
1973  Earl L. Stone	1998  Michael Newton
1974  Theodore T. Kozlowski	1999  David B. South
1975  Philip R. Larson	2000  Ellis B. Cowling
1976  Claud L. Brown	2001  John C. Tappeiner
1977  Donald H. Marx	2002 Kurt S. Pregitzer
1978  Martin H. Zimmerman	2003 David H. Van Lear
	2004 P.K. Nair
	2005 James N. Long, CF
	2006 Stephen B. Horsley