State Coordinators
Provides guidance on details of finance and program activities for each state, and contributes to development of regional goals and work plans for the Cooperative
Ralph Perron Air Quality Specialist, USDA Forest Service
- Ralph Perron Air Quality Specialist, USDA Forest Service
The Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative is governed by a Steering Committee that encompasses key partners from across the region. FEMC Working Groups provide input on the development and progress of active FEMC projects.
When the Vermont Monitoring Cooperative expanded to become the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative, it did so by expanding its committee structure, and thus there are some committees that are still being formed. This page will be updated as those committees come together.
Steering Committee
Provides guidance on program policy and direction for VMC
Constance Carpenter Field Representative, USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry
Peter Church Director of Forest Stewardship, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Doug Denico Director, Maine Forest Service
Heidi Hales Director, Air Quality and Climate Division, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Neil Kamman Program Manager, VT Department of Environmental Conservation
Nancy Mathews Professor and Dean, University of Vermont- Justin Perry Chief, Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Mark Scott Director of Wildlife, VT Department of Fish & Wildlife
Brad Simpkins Director/State Forester, New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands- John Sinclair Forest Supervisor, Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
Steven Sinclair Director of Forests, VT Department of Forests, Parks, & Recreation
Thomas Vogelmann Professor and Dean, University of Vermont- James Westfall Research Forester, USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station
Working Groups
FEMC Working Groups provide input on the development and progress of active FEMC projects. Right now we are not taking new members of any working groups, but if you'd like to be contacted to participate in future working groups pleae email Elissa Schuett.
FEMC Working Group Expectations