Elizabeth Auka Named State Forests Technician

Bottineau – The NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service welcomes Elizabeth Auka as the new State Forests Technician. In this role, Elizabeth will assist with all essential activities across the five State Forests, with a special emphasis on day-use and recreation areas. She will also assist the Towner State Nursery needs in the spring and fall seasons.

Elizabeth is a recent graduate of Valley City State University with a Bachelor’s in Wildlife and Fisheries Management. She brings skills and experience from working for Lake Metigoshe State Park and for the US Fish & Wildlife Service in north central North Dakota. The North Dakota Forest Service is happy to welcome her as part of the team. Elizabeth can be reached at elizabeth.auka@ndsu.edu or (701) 228-3700 ext. 5.

The mission of the North Dakota Forest Service is to care for, protect, and improve forest and natural resources to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. The agency provides technical, financial and educational assistance relating to forestlands, tree planting and wildland fire protection in North Dakota.