Clayton Olson

Clayton Olson is an experienced forestry professional currently serving as the Forest Service Coordinator at Better Place Forests since May 2021. Prior to this role, Clayton was a Graduate Student at the University of Minnesota, focusing on teaching and research related to forestry best management practices. Clayton's background includes work as a Forester at Clayton Olson's Forest Service LLC and as a Certified Arborist at Premium Tree Protection LLC, where responsibilities encompassed forest management plans, timber sale preparation, and tree disease treatment. Early career experiences include a Crew Member position at Woodchuck Tree Service LLC and a Research Assistant role in the Chippewa Moraine Ephemeral Ponds Project. Clayton holds a Master of Science in Natural Resources Management and Policy from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin – Stout.