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Fri Jul 31, 2026

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Forestry Commission Search Committee to organize State Forester recruitment

The Search Committee is meeting to establish the process for hiring a State Forester. The body will discuss recruitment plans, candidate evaluation, and the interview process.

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MIKE STRAIN, DVM Commissioner LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING JULY 31, 2026, 10:30AM LOUSIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BLVD, FIRST FLOOR BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 Virtual Attendance Participation Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/287044596912752? p=djrJ90YTqZjoQxQL0x AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER I. ROLL CALL Ill. OLD BUSINESS a. Review of Previous Commission Action b. Review and Approval of State Forester Position Announcement c. Review and Approval of Recruitment and Advertising Plan d. Review of Applicable Public Meeting and Public Records Requirements e. Review and Approval of Search Timeline IV, NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Search Committee Chair b. Review of Search Committee Charge and Responsibilities c. Review of Candidate Evaluation Process d. Review and Approve of Interview Process e. Development of Candidate Screening and Selection Process f. Establish Date, Time and Location of Next Meeting V. PUBLIC COMMENTS VI. ADJOURNMENT THIS AGENDA IS TENTATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026

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Louisiana Forestry Commission to review state forester search process

The Louisiana Forestry Commission meets to conduct routine business including approving minutes, recognizing new members, and reviewing the state forester search process. The agenda includes updates on the forestry budget, resolutions related to the interim state forester, and committee work on hiring a new state forester.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 5C7AFFCD-EAE5-83DE-8074-73946210AB64 i. Ul. \v. Vi. VIL. vill. DAF! LOUIS{ANA DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MIKE STRAIN, DVM Comonssioner AGENDA LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION JUNE 30, 2026, 10:00AM LOUSIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BLVD, FIRST FLOOR BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 CALLTO ORDER ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM PUBLIC COMMENTS APPROVAL OF JUNE 9, 2026, MINUTES NEW BUSINESS a. RECOGNITION OF NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSION MEMBERS OLD BUSINESS a. OVERVIEW OF FORESTRY BUDGET AND BUDGET b. REVIEW OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO INTERIM STATE FORESTER AND SEARCH COMMITTEE c. UPDATE OF “RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION RELATIVE TO THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF THE SEARCH COMMITTEE d. SEARCH COMMITTEE BUSINESS i. REVIEW PUBLIC JOB POSTING FOR STATE FORESTER ii. POSTING DURATION AND LOCATIONS iii, SCHEDULE SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING FOR INITIAL APPLICANT REVIEW iv. OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY BE RELATED TO THE STATE FORESTER SELECTION PUBLIC COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT THIS AGENDA IS TENTATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY AUNANIMOUS VOTE OF COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OP …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

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Forestry Commission meets June 9 to discuss 2026 operations and budget

The Louisiana Forestry Commission will convene on June 9, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Baton Rouge to review routine 2026 operations, budget, and administrative matters. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

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LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION JUNE 9, 2026, 10:00am LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS MEMBORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BLVD, FIRST FLOOR BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 Virtual Link to Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/249894347290039?p=ZBTAUmi81f93hpi2h5 Meeting ID: 349 894 347 290 039 Passcode: tX9Ne3sx
Tue Jun 9, 2026

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Louisiana Forestry Commission meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026

The agenda provided contains only procedural meeting details. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

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LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION JUNE 9, 2026, 10:00am LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS MEMBORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BLVD, FIRST FLOOR BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 Virtual Link to Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/249894347290039?p=ZBTAUmi81f93hpi2h5 Meeting ID: 349 894 347 290 039 Passcode: tX9Ne3sx
Tue Jun 9, 2026

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✓ Decided: Forestry Commission establishes search committee for State Forester

The Commission approved a resolution to create a search committee to select a new State Forester, including an amendment to recommend a top candidate and two alternates. The board also approved a $350 penalty for a timber harvesting violation. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

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APPROVED MINUTES LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION JUNE 9, 2026, 10:00 A.M. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BOULEVARD BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 NOTE: THIS IS TENTATIVE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 9, 2026, MEETING OF THE LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION. A FINAL VERSION OF THESE MINUTES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION AT ITS NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. CALL TO ORDER The Louisiana Forestry Commission meeting was called to order by Michael Hudson at 10:01 a.m. ROLL CALL The roll call was conducted by Epney Brasher. Members present: Peggy Hagan, Dennis Aucoin, Allen Rutherford, Gradon Clemons, Michael Hudson LDAF staff present: Epney Brasher, Matthew Polk, Jade Saunders, Roy St Pierre, Steve Bary, Tyler Cloud, Nicole Hawes, Jessica Ratcliff. PUBLIC COMMENTS Deferred to later in meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Gradon Clemons made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 10, 2025. Allen Rutherford seconded the motion. All were in favor. MOTION: Michael Hudson made a motion to adjust the agenda to move the New Business before the Adjudicatory Hearing as shown on the agenda. Tyler Bosworth seconded the motion. All were in favor. NEW BUSINESS Resolution regarding Search Committee will be discussed by Commission Strain. He advised the following. During the previous meeting, the commission created the search committee. The search committee will have no powers outside of …
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Wed May 20, 2026

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Commission to appoint interim state forester, launch search for permanent replacement

The Louisiana Forestry Commission will meet to recognize the service of the current state forester, appoint an interim state forester, review qualifications and duties of the position, and initiate a search and selection process including recommendations for a search committee.

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✓ Decided: Commission appoints interim State Forester and forms search committee

The Commission appointed Epney Brasher as interim State Forester following Wade Dubea's retirement. The body also approved the creation of a search and selection subcommittee to find a permanent replacement.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C3431307-E41A-41FB-834B-7A30BD25B2C8 SDAP LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MIKE STRAIN, DVM Commissioner AGENDA LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION IN-PERSON PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, May 20, 2026 10:00 a.m. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENMT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BOULEVARD, FIRST FLOOR BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM III. NEW BUSINESS a. Recognize Service of Current State Forester b. Appoint Interim State Forester c. Review qualifications and duties of the State Forester Position d. Initiate search and selection process for new State Forester (including recommendations for Search Committee) e. Commission discussion on any other related business IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. ADJOURNMENT THIS NOTICE CONTAINS A TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS. THIS AGENDA IS TENTATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. NOTICES CAN BE REVIEWED ON THE BOARD OUTSIDE THE VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM IN WHICH THE MEETING IS TO BE HELD. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT EPNEY BRASHER AT 225-542-2252 OR [email protected] TO ADVISE IF SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF ACCOMODATION NECESSARY. DocuSigned by: \ Wade Dubea 5825 Florida Bivd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 | Tel …
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TENTATIVE MINUTES (PENDING COMMISSION APPROVAL) LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION MAY 20, 2026, 10:00 A.M. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BOULEVARD BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 NOTE: THIS IS TENTATIVE MINUTES FROM MAY 20, 2026, MEETING OF THE LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION. A FINAL VERSION OF THESE MINUTES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION AT ITS NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. CALL TO ORDER The Louisiana Forestry Commission meeting was called to order by Michael Hudson at 10:10 a.m. ROLL CALL The roll call was conducted by Wade Dubea. Members present: Peggy Hagan, Dennis Aucoin, Gradon Clemons, Michael Hudson, Tyler Bosworth. LDAF staff present: Wade Dubea, Epney Brasher, Matthew Polk, Jade Saunders, Steve Bary, Tyler Cloud, Nicole Hawes, Commissioner Mike Strain, Dane Morgan, Ashley Dupree, Kiara Moore, Sarah Dubea, Tabitha Irvin. NEW BUSINESS a. Recognize Service of Current State Forester Mike Hudson thanked everyone for coming to the specially called meeting is of mixed emotions. Wade has announced his retirement after nearly 19 years of service as State Forester. He mentioned that several individuals were attending the meeting via Zoom. The primary focus for today’s meeting is to recognize Wade’s service as State Forester. Mike gave a little personal interaction. He has served since 2014 on the commission with Wade and has known Wade for a number of years prior to that. Fro …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026

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Louisiana Forestry Commission to meet March 10, 2026

The Louisiana Forestry Commission will meet to discuss budget items and receive division reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general departmental updates.

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✓ Decided: Louisiana Forestry Commission approves December 2025 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 1, 2025, meeting. Members received reports on the fiscal year budget, wildfire trends, and the status of equipment orders and personnel vacancies.

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DAF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MIKE STRAIN, DVM Commissioner AGENDA LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION MARCH 10, 2026, 10:00AM LOUSIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BLVD, FIRST FLOOR BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 i. CALL TO ORDER ll. ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM Ill. PUBLIC COMMENTS \V. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 1, 2025, MINUTES v. OLD BUSINESS Vi. NEW BUSINESS Vil. BUDGET VII = DIVISION REPORTS. a. Protection b. Enforcement c. Management d. Forest Health e. Aviation IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS x. ADJOURNMENT THIS AGENDA IS TENTATIVE UNTIL 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THIS AGENDA BECOMES OFFICIAL. ANY SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THIS AGENDA SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF COMMISSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER PROVIDED THAT THE COMMISSION MAY VOTE TO HOLD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON ANY AGENDA OR OTHER DULY APPROVED ITEM THAT IS EXEMPTED FROM DISCUSSION AT AN OPEN MEETING PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 42:17. FURTHER, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMEBICANS WITH DIABILITIES ACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT AT (225)925-4500 TO'AQVISE IF SPEACIACASSISTANCE IS NEEDED AND DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION NECESSARY. ‘ Wade Dubea, State Forester 5825 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 | Telephone: (225) 922-1234 Fax: (225) 922-1253 .LDAF.LA.GOV Agricultural & Agro-Consumer Animal Health Forestry Management Soil & Water Environmental Services & Food Safety …
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TENTATIVE MINUTES (PENDING COMMISSION APPROVAL) LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION MARCH 10, 2026, 10:00 A.M. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY VETERANS’ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 5825 FLORIDA BOULEVARD BATON ROUGE, LA 70806 NOTE: THIS IS TENTATIVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 10, 2026, MEETING OF THE LOUISIANA FORESTRY COMMISSION. A FINAL VERSION OF THESE MINUTES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSION AT ITS NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. CALL TO ORDER The Louisiana Forestry Commission meeting was called to order by Michael Hudson at 10:07 a.m. ROLL CALL The roll call was conducted by Wade Dubea. Members present: Glynn Pittman, Peggy Hagan, Dennis Aucoin, Dr. Allen Rutherford, Gradon Clemons and Michael Hudson. LDAF staff present: Wade Dubea, Epney Brasher, Matthew Polk, Jade Saunders, Steve Bary, Tyler Cloud, Nicole Hawes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Wade Dubea commented on the budget being in a very good position with equipment. LDAF has approved Forestry to hire in vacancies. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Gradon Clemons made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 1, 2025, as presented. Glynn Pittman seconded the motion. All were in favor. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. BUDGET Epney Brasher gave the budget report. The budget is at 59% completion for the fiscal year. There are several big items pending purchase. Forestry is concentrating on processing the requests for these items in a timely manner to ensure they are …
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