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Margrett (Gretta) L. Boley
Personal Information
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: Black
Education
Southern University BS Agronomy; postgraduate work in forestry & Soils at University of Arizona
Professional Life
Field of Study: Forestry
Institution/Corporation: US Forest Service
Degrees & Memberships: Member: Southern Forest Service Retirees Association
Awards & Achievements
Awards: 2009 National women's History Project Honoree
Achievements: as forest supervisor for the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana formed a partnership with the Forest Health Protection and the Forest Research branches of the Forest Service that implemented the first regional biomass plant that produces energy from wood chips; is a leader in the reduction of the carbon footprint;
began her career in 1979 as a soil scientist on the Coronado National Forest in Tucson
enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and working with her church
has started office campaigns for recycling paper, batteries, disposal of tree marking paint, oil and more that can harm the environment