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One to Grow On: Temple gift supports long-term research, conservation efforts

Dr. Chris Comer, assistant professor of forest wildlife management, uses radio telemetry equipment to study threatened Rafinesque's Big-eared Bats, whose presence indicates a healthy bottomland hardwood forest.

Most philanthropists have one primary goal in mind: to create a legacy that will benefit mankind, both presently and for years to come. Arthur Temple achieved that goal through his support of the Forest Resources Institute at SFA.

While some universities are downsizing their forestry departments and furloughing faculty, SFA is reaping the benefits of the significant, positive impacts the college has had on southern and national forest resource management issues.

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