We are excited to welcome Craig Lingen to our agency as Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator for the Community Forestry program. He will deliver technical, educational, and financial community forestry assistance to stakeholders statewide, including local governments, communities, and volunteer-based organizations. Craig's role will be important in extending external partnerships, leveraging program support, and diversifying stakeholder and citizen involvement in North Dakota's Community Forestry programs.

He brings 24 years of experience working for the Wilkin Soil and Water Conservation District, with a background in strengthening partnerships and providing technical assistance to those planting trees. He lives on a farm in southeastern North Dakota. We are excited to have him join the North Dakota Forest Service.