Jack Cearley, Championing Traditional Forestry Skills at the Midwest Forestry Conclave

Jack Curley shares his journey from football to becoming a lumberjack at Southern Illinois University. He discusses the Midwest Forestry Conclave, an event featuring various forestry competitions. Jack emphasizes the importance of traditional forestry skills and the long-term impact of forestry management. He reflects on the excitement and personal fulfillment derived from participating in forestry competitions.

What activities are included in the events at the Midwest Forestry Conclave?

How does the speaker relate the Greek proverb about planting trees to forestry?

What is the significance of long-term planning in forestry according to the speaker?

What does the speaker mean by saying 'it's a very long term process' in relation to forestry?

Describe the emotions the speaker feels during the events at the conclave.