Forest Department

Collection

Identifier: RG 05-5.20

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Records and materials documenting the work and history of the Berea College Forest Department.

Dates

created: 1905-

Creator

Berea College (Organization)
Mason, Silas C. -- (Silas Cheever) -- 1857- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Records can be accessed through the Reading Room, Berea College Special Collections and Archives, Hutchins Library, Berea College.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the collection other than federal copyright regulations.

Biographical or Historical Information

College Forestry, Berea College Forests

Note written by

Extent

1.00 ms_boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In 1897, Berea College initiated a forestry effort—the same year as the Forest Reserve Organic Act and the first College forestry degree programs in the United States began. The effort was initiated by Professor Silas C. Mason with the goals of (1) offering general forestry education for students and (2) obtaining a source of wood and income for the College. Today, the Department manages 8,000 acres of forest land and offers both classes and outreach programs related to forestry. Education and demonstration serves as the structure for the management goals of wood, water, wildlife and recreation.