Trees For Tomorrow honors GLTPA and Schienebeck

Trees For Tomorrow (TFT), a leading environmental education center based in Eagle River, recently presented its prestigious TFT Award for outstanding service in natural resources education to the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) and its executive director, Henry Schienebeck. 

This award recognizes both GLTPA and Schienebeck’s unwavering commitment to advancing environmental education and sustainable resource management across the region.

About GLTPA

GLTPA has over 1,000 members located primarily in Wisconsin and Michigan, who come from all aspects of the timber industry. 

Members include loggers, truckers, foresters, mills, landowners, conservationists, school districts and townships. GLTPA advocates for protecting a multiple-use forest for future generations. 

Members practice sustainable forestry, which includes best management practices for water quality.  

Schienebeck, along with GLTPA, have worked extensively to promote environmental stewardship across the Great Lakes region. Through the St. John’s Fund, GLTPA has provided transportation funding to allow K-12 schools to attend off-site environmental education centers like Trees For Tomorrow. 

GLTPA also hosts conferences and expos to advance sustainable forestry practices and educate the public, events that TFT proudly participates in to further outreach efforts.

Honoring Schienebeck

As a respected leader in Wisconsin’s forestry community, Schienebeck has been a cornerstone supporter of TFT, serving not only as a dedicated board member, but also as an advocate for the organization’s mission to inspire and educate youth on the importance of natural resource conservation. 

Schienebeck’s efforts and longtime involvement with TFT have strengthened its capacity to deliver impactful educational programs, providing students with hands-on experiences in environmental stewardship.

“Henry Schienebeck and GLTPA have gone above and beyond in promoting natural resources education,” said TFT Executive Director Chery Todea. “Their dedication, both individually and through GLTPA’s work, continues to ensure that future generations have access to quality environmental education that builds a foundation for sustainable practices and conservation.”

The TFT Award for outstanding service celebrates individuals and organizations that demonstrate exemplary support for natural resources education, and align with TFT’s commitment to sustainability and environmental awareness. 

This year’s honorees, GLTPA and Schienebeck, represent the pinnacle of advocacy and service to our shared mission of protecting and appreciating our natural world.