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Two Volunteers with Olympic National Forest Nominated for Regional Awards
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 19, 2024 — The USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region announced the region’s 2023 Volunteer and Service Award nominees this week in advance of National
Volunteer Week, which begins April 21.
A total of 12 individuals and groups from Oregon and Washington are being recognized for their outstanding service in 2023. Two of this year’s nominees volunteer on the Olympic National
Forest:
Larry Baysinger – Olympic National Forest – Enduring Service:
Larry Baysinger began volunteering with the Forest Service in the 1980s with the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington Mt. Olympus chapter and is an incredibly generous and outstanding
volunteer. Among many volunteer tasks, Larry continues to run and fund his Backcountry Horsemen chapter, organizes an annual education event for stock and mountain bike users, and educates
the public on Leave No Trace principles.
Rebecca Wanagel – Olympic National Forest – Leadership:
Rebecca Wanagel leads the Gray Wolf Trail crew and is the leader of the Peninsula chapter of Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Rebecca has consistently advocated for better access
to trails for the public and enabling stock access to the backcountry to maintenance. In 2023, she organized 30 work parties for volunteers to better trails, creating a productive relationship
between the Gray Wolf Trail Crew and the Back Country Horsemen Peninsula Chapter.
The nominees will be considered for a Forest Service National Volunteer and Service award and winners will be announced during National Volunteer Week.
"Congratulations to our regional volunteers and volunteer groups that will be representing the Region nationally in the Forest Service 2023 Volunteer and Service Awards," said Jacque
Buchanan, Regional Forester of the Pacific Northwest Region. “As we approach National Volunteer Week, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to all our volunteers and to all those who
make our volunteer program work. Your unwavering dedication, passion, and selflessness are indispensable to the stewardship and preservation of our public lands. Thank you for all you
do in service to our public lands and our communities."
In 2023, volunteers in the Pacific Northwest contributed more than 5% of the total volunteer hours the Forest Service tracked nationwide.
More than 11,900 volunteers and service participants dedicated 473,967 hours of service, valued at more than $10 million in Oregon and Washington alone.
Nationally, over 70,000 volunteers mobilized via the Forest Service Volunteer Program in fiscal year 2023. That is more than twice the number of Forest Service employees. Volunteers
performed 2.6 million hours of service across the country; the equivalent of nearly 297 years, valued at more than $85 million.
Forest Service volunteers serve in an incredible variety of roles across all ages, demographics, and backgrounds. By assisting in resource management, leading educational outreach efforts,
engaging with communities, supporting emergency response, building capacity and more, volunteers are integral to the Forest Service’s mission. Their contributions help the agency sustain
the health, diversity, and productivity of our nation’s forests and grasslands.
For more information about volunteering with the Olympic National Forest visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/olympic/workingtogether/volunteering.
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