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Victor worked as a research forester analyzing and interpreting FIA data. He was one of the pioneers in efforts to incorporate and study the nonforest issues in forest resource assessments across the Southern United States. His accomplishments were far-reaching and included substantial contributions in the areas of landscape ecology, fragmentation, invasive species, and human impacts on forest systems. Other interests included estimation of regional accessibility, aesthetics, forest community types, old growth, recreation opportunities, and wildlife habitats. His publications included contributions in more than 50 Government reports, books, proceedings, and scientific journals. He demonstrated genuine curiosity for and love of forest resources in the Southern United States, and sought to better the program for which he worked through a spirit of enthusiasm, cooperation, and collaboration that will be sorely missed.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSDevelopment of this report has been very much a team effort and we recognize here a long list of people who made significant contributions.