Tompkins to receive posthumous award from Board of Forestry on Nov. 6

Ryan Tompkins, right, demonstrates wildfire risks. He will be posthumously honored by the state Board of Forestry on Nov. 6.

Ryan Tompkins, the late UC Cooperative Extension forestry and natural resources advisor for Plumas, Sierra and Lassen counties, will receive the California Board of Forestry's Francis Raymond Award on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m.

The Board of Forestry gives the award to an individual or organization for outstanding contributions to the protection and wise use of forest resources in California during the prior five years. The award recognizes outstanding performances in management, research, education, and seeking public awareness of forest resources.

Tompkins passed away on May 6. To read about his career, visit https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=59881.

His colleagues and friends are invited to attend the presentation posthumously honoring Tompkins in person or online on Nov. 6 or the reception on Nov. 5.  

In-person participation (Nov. 6): The Board of Forestry meets in the auditorium (first floor) of the CNRA building, 715 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814. There are several parking lots (all are pay lots) around the area, but please give yourself some time to find parking. You do not need to go through security once you get into the building. 

On-line participation: To watch the 20-minute program, sign up in advance at https://bof.fire.ca.gov/ .

Reception (Nov. 5): The day before, on Nov. 5, there will be an informal non-hosted get-together in Sacramento at the Iron Horse Tavern at 4:30 p.m. The tavern is located at the corner of 15th Street and R Street, with plenty of parking on R Street.

For more information, contact Yana Valachovic at yvala@ucanr.edu.

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