Picture of David Mercker (IMAGE) University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Caption David Mercker, seen here demonstrating how to establish a timber inventory plot using a cruising prism, provides forestry education to landowners across Tennessee. Mercker has been named the 2020 Extension Forester of the Year by the Forest Landowners Association. Photo courtesy UTIA. Credit UTIA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.