Selinde Roosenburg

Selinde Roosenburg. Memorial Backpack Trail. , Selinde Roosenburg was raised on her family's tree farm near Amesville, Ohio. Lindy grew up a barefoot woodland explorer, building fairy houses in the forests and splashing in the creeks. She blossomed into a steward of the Appalachian forests: planting trees, culling invasives, cutting firewood, milling lumber, and boiling maple syrup. She studied Forestry at Ohio State University and had dreams of pursuing a career in wildland fire and forestry. Alli who knew her recognized that one day she would step forward as a leader., Lindy worked for Ohio DNR as a forest technician at Zaleski State Forest for little over a year and trained as a wildland firefighter in Washington. Described by colleagues as positive, outgoing, and optimistic, Selinde never met a stranger. In March of 2021, Selinde tragically died from injuries sustained as a passenger in a UTV rollover, while working on a prescribed burn at Richland Furnace State Forest. None of the firefighters in the UTV were wearing seat belts. This hiking trail is dedicated to her memory and as a reminder to forestry crews to ensure everyone goes home safely., Lindy was beautiful without knowing it, bursting with energy and enthusiasm, yet quiet and introspective. She often was heard joyfully singing, before she was seen, and 3 was a dedicated musician. She was a fiercely loyal and loving young woman, with a humor so quick and dry that the unsuspecting only caught the pun or barb if they saw the twinkle in her eye. For her, each day was to experience life to its fullest, make other people laugh, and serve her community. Selinde will be forever missed by her family and many dear friends., Though her life was far too brief, her spirit continues among the trees and on the hiking trail before you that she helped to maintain. Walk on, now, feeling her joy, and sharing that love for the forest., Utility Terrain Vehicle Safety , Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVS) can be hazardous to operate because they handle differently from other vehicles, Proper instruction and practice are necessary. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recommends these safety rules when operating a UTV: , Always fasten your seat belt, wear a helmet and other protective gear and keep all parts of your body inside the vehicle. Wearing your UTV seatbelt prevents 99% of fatalities and serious injuries in rollover accidents. , Drive only in designated areas, at a safe speed, and use care when turning and crossing slopes. , Never drive or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. , Never drive a UTV unless you're 16 or older and have a valid driver's license. , Never carry more passengers than the UTV is designed to safely handle, and never allow a passenger who is too small to sit in a passenger seat to ride in the UTV. , Read and follow the operator's manual and warning labels.