Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of David Epperly to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council.

David Epperly is the Minnesota State Forester. He also serves as Director of the DNR Division of Forestry. Epperly assumed his current position on November 1, 2005. Prior to joining the DNR, he served as the St. Louis County Land Commissioner. He also previously served as Director of Douglas County (Wisconsin) Resources. Epperly received a B.S. in Forest Management/Surveying from Michigan Technological University. He is appointed to the Council position for a representative of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and will serve a term which ends January 7, 2008. Epperly replaces Michael Carroll on the Council.

The Minnesota Forest Resources Council develops recommendations to the Governor and to federal, state, county and local governments with respect to forest resource policies and practices that result in the sustainable management, use, and protection of the state's forest resources. The council consists of 17 members, including 16 appointed by the Governor.