About the Author

Earl Kong has over 25 years experience studying and working with the forests of North America. After graduating from Oregon State University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management, he completed an internship with the Bureau of Land Management studying forests, tree structure, insects, and diseases. Since then he has worked as a timber cruiser, timber sale administrator, and forest manager. Currently he acts as a natural resource consultant for managing forests and trees with respect to human concerns and safety. His article "Hazard Tree Management for Camps" appeared in the September/October 2002 issue of Camping Magazine.