Foresters and Friends: It is a pleasure for me to assist in dedicating this l980 issue of the Ames Forester to the "Plant Iowa Program".

Published Annually by the Ames Forestry Club

Writing is an important part of an ISU Forester's education. Students spend much time and effort on the papers they write as evidenced by the following examples. The first was written for a Pest Management class. The second was a Pack Essay winner.