Jim Brunner

Jim Brunner, left, receiving his award from President Bob Drinkwater

In 1941, BS degree in hand, Jim did USFS range surveys
in Idaho and Colorado. With SCS (now NRCS), he
trained under Dr. Dyksterhuis to learn range sites and
condition classes. After managing a Texas ranch on the
Pecos River, he was with BLM in Nevada & Arizona to
do land & mineral adjudication, land examinations, Cadastral
surveys and planning with emphasis on environmental
studies. During WWII, Jim led a cadre across the
English Channel and was involved with the liberation of
Paris.

Jim is a life-long scholar, innovator, lecturer and avid
writer who has been recognized by USDI, OSU and
SRM. Current writings and presentations include sage
grouse and the vagaries of “global warming”. His
“Wildlands Workers’ Handbook”, is a hands-on guide to
practical rangeland projects. Jim has donated this book,
its copyright, and its profit potential to PNW Section for
its fundraising efforts.

Jim quietly and effectively leads and motivates. He is a
living example of the spirit of the PNW. Thank you, Jim,
for the example you set for us.

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