NCSU Alumni & Friends Against the Sale of the Hofmann Forest

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   Name: Luis E. Carrasco on Jan 24, 2013

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   Name: Viola Glenn on Jan 24, 2013

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3. 153
   Name: Danny Morgan on Jan 24, 2013

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4. 154
   Name: Stephen Poland on Jan 24, 2013

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5. 155
   Name: Kathleen McGinley on Jan 24, 2013

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6. 156
   Name: Jim Hamilton (PhD, Forestry, Class Of '04) on Jan 24, 2013

   Comments: While I never visited the Hofmann, I did receive benefits from it. Part of my graduate research and associated expenses were subsidized from monies generated by the Hofmann. While the proposed sale might generate 'quick-fix' funds, the qualitative benefits of keeping the forest has a much higher value and future return for the University.

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7. 157
   Name: Danny B. Marshburn on Jan 24, 2013

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8. 158
   Name: Charles B.Davey on Jan 24, 2013

   Comments: I don't care what the offered price is, it is insignificant in comparison to the current and future value of the Hofmann to the college. Don't sell our birthright for a mess of pottage. Thank you.

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9. 159
   Name: Ginger Deason on Jan 24, 2013

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10. 160
    Name: Pablo Romero on Jan 24, 2013

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11. 161
    Name: Junhui Zhao on Jan 24, 2013

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12. 162
    Name: E. Carlyle Franklin on Jan 24, 2013

    Comments: BS-1963 PhD-1968 Professor of Forestry, Emeritus - January, 1980 - June 2008. There is much being recited as fact that is, in fact, not factual in the least.

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13. 163
    Name: Jenny Knoth on Jan 24, 2013

    Comments: Dean Watzin, My experiences during my tenure as a master's student at NSCU in the CNR were greatly enhanced by the learning that took place in the Hofmann Forest. Graduates of NSCU are competitive in the environmental sciences and forestry sector because of the resources and faculty in place. Please do not cut this short with the sale of the Forest. Jenny Knoth, PhD

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14. 164
    Name: Ron Myers on Jan 24, 2013

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15. 165
    Name: Douglas Staiger on Jan 24, 2013

    Comments: Do not sell the Hoffman Forest!

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16. 166
    Name: Kevin Bigsby on Jan 24, 2013

    Comments: Selling the Hoffman forest sends a message that the best way the College of Natural Resources knows how to manage said resources is through the exchange value of land and capital gains. As a land grant University and a college of (supposed) Natural Resources, we should not place value on the exchange of land, rather we should value the natural resources of the land through sustainable timber harvests, scientific exploration, conserving habitat for species that are imperil from sales such as these, and the pure aesthetics of the land. Furthermore, what will be the environmental costs associated with a more diversified portfolio? What corporations does the college plan on investing in and what is their environmental impact? While teaching and research might continue on the Hoffman, the message you send to perspective students, future faculty, and staff is loud and clear - we don't know how to manage natural resources.

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17. 167
    Name: Doug Duncan, Class Of '77 And Exec. Director NC Assn. Of Professional Loggers on Jan 24, 2013

    Comments: There are several ways to increase the annaul income from the many assets that the Hofmann has. Will be glad to discuss with the NCSU Endowment Committee.

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18. 168
    Name: Ernie Han on Jan 24, 2013

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19. 169
    Name: Kristin Coons on Jan 24, 2013

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20. 170
    Name: Lavonne G. Jarman on Jan 24, 2013

    Comments: I am a life long resident of Onslow County and have always had an appreciation for Hofmann Forest. So disturbing to think this would even be a consideration. Please do not sell !

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21. 171
    Name: Vickie C. Jarman on Jan 24, 2013

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22. 172
    Name: Ashley Steele on Jan 24, 2013

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23. 173
    Name: Nick Perry on Jan 24, 2013

    Comments: DON'T SELL THE FOREST JUST TO MAKE SOME QUICK MONEY!!! That land and its resources are VALUABLE in copious amounts of forms other than just money!

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24. 174
    Name: Amy Gershman on Jan 24, 2013

    Comments: "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -Dr. Seuss

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25. 175
    Name: Lauren Norris on Jan 24, 2013

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26. 176
    Name: Anonymous on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: They aren't making more land and what there is isn't getting any cheaper. It seems quite foolish to sell the Hofmann -- once it's gone, it will be developed.

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27. 177
    Name: Stephen Bazemore on Jan 25, 2013

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28. 178
    Name: Matt Windsor, C/o 1997 on Jan 25, 2013

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29. 179
    Name: Austin Heine on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: I am a current student against the sale of the Hofmann Forest. I have been to the Hofmann Forest at least 10 different times and every time has involved research. The majority of the times I have been for research with the Tree Improvement Program. I have also been to the forest doing research to help a graduate student with his masters thesis. This forest is unique and is a defining feature for the College of Natural Resources. Please do not sell the Hofmann Forest.

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30. 180
    Name: Christopher David on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: I wonder what the motivation is for selling off Hoffman? Who is behind it? If sold, this would be an unfortunate loss for NCSU and consequently for the state because of its relationship to teaching, research and the capitalistic goals of the wood and paper products industries. Everyone would lose in the long-term for a short-sighted, sale reason.

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31. 181
    Name: Michael Huculak on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: The prospect of the sale of this priceless resource is terrible for myself, my classmates, and the countless people who came before me.

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32. 182
    Name: Randy Omalia on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: save it once gone is gone forever there can beno positive reason for the sale

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33. 183
    Name: Theodore Benbow on Jan 25, 2013

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34. 184
    Name: Jason Corey on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: Don't do it, please.

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35. 185
    Name: Clay Ware on Jan 25, 2013

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36. 186
    Name: Chris Neggers on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: The Hoffmann Forest is a valuable asset to the College of Natural Resources and should not be sold. The monetary, scientific, and conservation values provided by such a large tract of land can not be replaced once sold.

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37. 187
    Name: Robert Taylor on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: As a student in the Forestry Management curriculum of the college of natural resources, selling the Hofmann goes against everything that we are taught. Honestly why should we continue to learn how to direct people in land management if its better to just throw the land value into the UNSTABLE market. This action makes me feel as if the things we are taught mean nothing, and that the "high-ups" in the college cannot practice what they preach.

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38. 188
    Name: Scott Haris on Jan 25, 2013

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39. 189
    Name: Jon P. Caulfield on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: M.S. 1981; Ph.D. 1984 Over the last several decades growing numbers of long-term institutional investors (including many Foundations) have discovered the virtues of including timberland in their investment portfolios: returns that tend to be generally stable; regular cashflows; low volatility; and an unparalleled means of diversification. In addition, the Hofman Forest also historically provided the College numerous non-financial benefits in the form of research and teaching opportunities. The Natural Resources Foundation Board, in order to garner short-term cash, turns this proven formula on its head. Ironically, it also advocates selling the forest at a time when timber prices are at a historic low. Selling the Hofman is a bad idea on its face. Selling low is to abdicate fiduciary responsibility.

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40. 190
    Name: Andoni on Jan 25, 2013

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41. 191
    Name: Dakota Paris on Jan 25, 2013

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42. 192
    Name: Michael Cunningham on Jan 25, 2013

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43. 193
    Name: Brian Roy on Jan 25, 2013

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44. 194
    Name: Charles D. Webb on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: I am concerned that when this gets in the form of stocks and bonds rather than land and timber, it will be nibbled away for other reasons than strengthening the Forestry Department and College of Natural Resources. In addition, it takes just one more large tract of land out of ownership that is most likely to practice sustainable forest management.

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45. 195
    Name: Dave M. Klemp on Jan 25, 2013

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46. 196
    Name: Daniel L. Grimsley on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: This decision is short-sighted. A university of all entities should plan for coming generations of students and citizens. The lure of ready cash should not cloud this vision.

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47. 197
    Name: Alicia Peduzzi on Jan 25, 2013

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48. 198
    Name: Barny Bernard on Jan 25, 2013

    Comments: as past presedent of the foundation, I think that any funds raised from the sale of the Hofmann Forest, should be put in a fund whereas, the pricipal is never touched and only the intrest used by CNR. CNR has a history of spending every cent it receives. So any money it gets would soon be gone. If the Hofmann is retained. it will only go up in value as well as continuing to raise funds for CNR. Unless this happens (put funds in a Trust) I am opposed to the sale.

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49. 199
    Name: Andy Laviner on Jan 25, 2013

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    Name: Ernie Huffman on Jan 26, 2013

    Comments: It should not always be about the money!

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