Congratulations to Jeff Brown, Station Manager of Sagehen Creek Field Station for receiving a Sierra Visionary Award  for 2018. The Sierra Business Council recognizes and honors leadership in restoring and invigorating the local communities, economy and environment.

“Since 2004, Jeff Brown has been the driving force behind the Sagehen Forest Project , which brought traditional antagonists into agreement on how to save our forests from wildfire, disease, insects and drought, while creating sustainable forest jobs.”

Jeff Brown, and Assistant Manager, Faerthen Felix, are recognized as community leaders in the Truckee and Sierra regions; incorporating scientific inquiry, sustainable management,  interdisciplinary approaches and educational efforts as part of their broader management plans.