[PCA] Fw: [fws-cites] FYI - USDA ANNOUNCES ABIGAIL KIMBELL AS THE 16TH CHIEF OF THE FOREST SERVICE

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

Forwarding information on the naming of the 16th Chief of the Forest 
Service, effective in February - looks to me like she holds the 
distinction of being the first female in this position. 

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority
Chair - Plant Conservation Alliance - Medicinal Plant Working Group
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 750
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276
Working for the conservation and sustainable use of our green natural 
resources.
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal>

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Release No. 0009.07
Contact:
Joe Walsh (202) 205-1134
Keith Williams (202) 720-4623

 USDA ANNOUNCES ABIGAIL KIMBELL AS THE 16TH CHIEF OF THE FOREST SERVICE
Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth Announces his Retirement


WASHINGTON, January 12, 2007 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today
announced the selection of Abigail Kimbell as the 16th chief of the Forest
Service. Kimbell succeeds Chief Dale Bosworth, who is retiring on Feb. 2
after 41 years with the Forest Service.


"Abigail Kimbell is a veteran of the Forest Service who began as a 
seasonal
worker and has since filled an impressive series of field assignments,"
said Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns. "Gail brings a wealth of 
knowledge
to her new position. She is well respected both within the agency and by
our stakeholders. I'm confident she will do a terrific job as chief."


"I am grateful to Dale Bosworth for his 41 years of public service and
especially for the tremendous leadership he provided during his six years
as chief," Johanns continued. "I am struck by all that the Forest Service
accomplished under his watch, from advancing the Healthy Forest Initiative
to a four-fold increase in fuels treatment work. He also bolstered the
agency's financial system, making it a source of pride government wide. I
wish Dale all the best in retirement."


Kimbell currently serves as Regional Forester for the Northern Region in
Missoula, Montana, which includes northern Idaho, and North Dakota. As
Forest Service Chief, Kimbell will oversee an organization of over 30,000
employees and a budget of just over $4 billion. Before becoming regional
forester, Kimbell served in the Washington Office as Associate Deputy 
Chief
for the National Forest System, with responsibility for assisting in the
development of the Healthy Forest Restoration

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