Green Horizons

Mo. Tree Farm News

By Brian Schweiss

PHOTO BY BRIAN SCHWEISS

Outgoing Missouri Tree Farm Committee chair Rick Merritt (left) with incoming chair Frances Main.

The Missouri Tree Farm Committee thanks Rick Merritt for his two years of service. Rick is the outgoing Chairperson. We welcome Frances Main as the incoming Chair. Under Rick's guidance, Missouri Tree Farm has met the challenge of being a membership pilot State. Rick was instrumental in bringing additional grant funding to Missouri and provided great leadership for Tree Farm Conferences and committee management. Rick is the general manager of Malinmor Hunt Club and they too have been great Tree Farm supporters with Rick's time and property management.

Frances Main brings years of experience to the committee. Rick expressed full support for her ability to lead the committee. She too will address challenges of certification needs and funding support. They both deserve our thanks for the past and future service they bring.