MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Ann Carlson has been recently selected as the 22nd forest supervisor for the Mendocino National Forest.
Carlson, the second woman to be named a supervisor for the forest – the first was her predecessor, Sherry Tune – is scheduled to arrive on the forest April 6.
Currently Carlson is the Eagle Lake District Ranger on the Lassen National Forest in Susanville, Calif.
“I feel very fortunate to be selected for this position and look forward to meeting new people and providing leadership for the Mendocino National Forest,” Carlson said.
A series of public open houses to meet Carlson are being planned later this spring.
Carlson has a bachelor’s degree in aquatic ecosystems assessment and management from Western Washington University at Bellingham and a master’s degree in aquatic ecology from Utah State University at Logan.
She began her career as a fish biologist on the Tahoe National Forest in 1989. While there, Carlson built partnerships with local groups to provide aquatic restoration opportunities, environmental education and improved fishing.
In 2003 Carlson served as northern regional aquatic ecologist in Missoula, Mont., a position she held until her selection as Eagle Lake District Ranger in 2011.
Carlson completed temporary assignments as a district ranger in South Dakota and as a deputy forest supervisor on the Boise National Forest in Idaho before starting on the Lassen National Forest.
“I have spent the past four years learning the ropes of being a district ranger and preparing to be a forest supervisor. I couldn’t be happier starting this new adventure,” Carlson said.
Carlson is very active and enjoys traveling and outdoor activities including biking, running, cross-country skiing, fly fishing and hiking.
“I’m looking forward to exploring not only the Mendocino National Forest, but also the surrounding communities and learning more about the area,” Carlson said.
She also is excited about the move to the area with her fiancé and is looking forward to local adventures.
Carlson’s daughter Tess shares her love of the outdoors and travel and is currently living in Wyoming.
New supervisor selected for Mendocino National Forest
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