DeWald retires after 40 years as forester

BY ASHLEY D. SWANSON

Scott DeWald has more knowledge about trees caught in his brain than most people will know in their lifetime. Being a forester with more than 40 years of experience does that to a person.

DeWald began his position as an forester at the South Central Research and Extension Center—later renamed the South Central Agriculture Lab—in Clay Center on July 10, 1978. He will officially end his journey on Oct. 1, moving in to retirement.

Working with the rural forestry and community, De- Wald’s responsibilities range from answering community questions on their trees, to enhancing wildlife habitats. He also takes urban inventory of trees to get an idea of currently-planted trees and what planting needs to be done in the future.

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