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The USDA Forest Service welcomes a new forest supervisor to lead in the management of Alabama’s four national forests.

Southern Regional Forester Ken Arney announced Linwood Butler as the new forest supervisor for the Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega and Tuskegee National Forests that cover more than 673,000 acres in 17 Alabama counties.

Butler is responsible for the management, protection, and development of natural resources on the National Forests in Alabama. 

He serves as a steward for the national forest and embodies the core value of service. In this role he balances the short and long-term needs of people and nature by working collaboratively with communities and partners, using science and technology. According to Butler, he is honored and humbled to serve as forest supervisor.

“I look forward to working with National Forests in Alabama employees, Tribes, federal and state partners, cooperators, national forest stakeholders, visitors and the public as we steward the land for present and future generations,” said Butler. “I am excited to welcome new visitors and underserved communities to enjoy the benefits of national forests.”

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Butler brings 38 years of leadership experience to the position. Prior to being selected as the forest supervisor, he served as administrative officer, district ranger and deputy forest supervisor with various federal agencies including United States Air Force, Department of Defense, USDA Rural Development and Forest Service in South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama. He graduated from Trident University International with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration. Over the years, he has received many awards statewide and regionally for his leadership.

Butler enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching football and reading. He is also passionate about mentoring and coaching people to success.