forest industry, or an NGO, and carry out applied research projects of interest to their sponsors. In addition to completing a practical research project, the program works to get Fellows a broad exposure to natural resource management in the U.S. so that when they return to their home countries they have a basic understanding of the owners and managers of land and natural resources throughout the country. The institute won the 2012 Portland Mayor's International Business Award from the Oregon Consular Corps. This award recognizes businesses that contribute to a global environment in Oregon. The World Forestry Center campus also accommodates three other buildings: Julian N. Cheatham Hall, Harold A. Miller Hall and Harry A. Merlo Hall, which houses the administrative offices and the World Forest Institute. The Leadership Hall of Fame The Leadership Hall of Fame commemorates people who have made important contributions to forestry. The photographs and biographies of nearly 200 forestry leaders are displayed in three chests constructed of select Black Walnut from the eastern U.S. Public access Parking at the World Forestry Center costs $2 per hour, to a maximum of $8 per day. The Washington Park light rail station provides regional public transit access to the World Forestry Center. Additionally, TriMet bus route 63-Washington Park provides daily service to the World Forestry Center via Washington Park. See also Montgomery Park (Portland, Oregon), a famous building sited next to the original Forestry Building. Vaughn Street Park, a baseball stadium that also neighbored the original Forestry Building. References External links World Forestry Center website Multnomah County records website: 1964 photo of forestry building burning Oregon Blue Book entry World Forest Institute 1964 establishments in Oregon Forestry education Forestry museums in the United States Forest research institutes Museums in Portland, Oregon Natural history museums in Oregon Washington Park (Portland, Oregon) World forestry