Inaugural John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture
(From left): J. Wilbur O'Byrne and John F. Hosner. Images from College of Natural Resources and Environment archives.
From: College of Natural Resources and Environment
The College of Natural Resources and Environment will host the inaugural John F. Hosner Distinguished Lecture.
The lecture, “Forests and Wood, Our Superpower,” will be delivered by Kathryn Fernholz at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Commonwealth Ballroom in Squires Student Center. A reception will follow. Please register at this link.
In 2025, CNRE is celebrating the first forester hired at Virginia Tech, J. Wilbur O’Byrne in 1925, marking 100 years of forestry education, research, and outreach. The distinguished lecture series honors John F. Hosner, honorary founding dean of the college, who would be 100 years old on Feb. 25, 2025.
About Kathryn Fernholz
Kathryn “Katie” Fernholz, president and CEO of Dovetail Partners, is a forester and sustainability expert with over 25 years of experience. She specializes in small-holder forestry, community decision-making, and supply-chain standards. From her roots on an organic farm to global leadership in natural resource management, Katie champions environmental stewardship. A contributor to the FAO/UNECE Forest Products Annual Market Review since 2010, she has also served on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council and in leadership roles for the Society of American Foresters.
Kathryn “Katie” Fernholz. Picture courtesy of Fernholz.
