Forestry Club Gets Accolades

The Clemson University Forestry Club placed fifth overall out of 14 participating universities and captured top honors in several individual events at the 56th annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Forestry Conclave hosted by Auburn University.  John Bowers of Taylors and John Dunn of Easley took first place in photogrammetry and archery, respectively. Phillip Lewis of Martinsville, Va., and Jordan Livingston of Charleston took second place in men’s bowsaw and knife throwing, respectively. The men’s logrolling team of Bowers and Jesse Burdett of Piedmont took second place. Burdett and Evan Ledford of Spartanburg finished third in chain throwing. Lewis, senior forestry resource management major and forestry team captain, said Clemson’s team has a bright future.  The Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave host site rotates among its member forestry schools and will come to Clemson in 2015. The Clemson University Forestry Club is supported by the School of Agricultural, Forest, and Environmental Sciences (SAFES).