Forest Research, LLC

Donald G. MacKay, Ph.D, CFA

Forest Economist and Appraiser

Forest Research, LLC

Orono, Maine

Summary:

Don MacKay has more than 15 years experience in forestry and forest economics, and seven years of appraisal experience.  His background includes four years as an analyst at the Hancock Timber Resource Group, and appraisal and economics positions with two consulting firms.  He is part owner of Zeomatrix, LLC, an environmental technology firm developing innovative paper products and involved with research on biofuels from woody biomass.

Education:

• University of Minnesota.  Ph.D. in Forestry.  Economics, policy, and administration specialization.
• Duke University, Fuqua School of Business.  MBA.
• College of William and Mary in Virginia.  Bachelor of Arts.  Major in Economics.  Minor in Sociology.

Licenses and Professional Affiliations:

• Chartered Financial Analyst
• State of Maine Licensed Forester
• State of Maine Certified General Appraiser
• Faculty Associate, Dept. of Forest Management, University of Maine
• Society of American Foresters
• Conservation Commissioner, Town of Veazie, Maine
• CFA Institute
• Appraisal Institute 

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