University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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forestry more timber falls Today, the increasing needs for timber, water, outdoor recreation and natural forage for game and domestic livestock have created a hey-day of interest in the study of forestry. In keeping with these demands, the offers three undergraduate majors in forestry in its School of Forestry. These are: forestry, wildlife and forest products technology. For practical experience, the forestry has a unique opportunity to prepare for his upcoming career. Two university owned forests are used by the student and his for field studies, demonstrations and research. Laboratory facilities are offered by several large pulp and paper companies to forestry students. For the past five fall terms, enrollment in the School of Forestry has increased regularly from 41 to 92 students this year. The faculty has two new professors who have come to the University this fall: Dr. George W. Cornwell, waterfowl ecologist, and, Dr. Robert A. Schmidt, plant pathologist. An expansion in graduate offerings has been approved in order to make the study of forestry a more course. In addition to these studies a research program in forest fertilization was initiated for this school year. The School of Forestry is accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Administratively, the school is organized IFAS—the Institute of Food and Agricul- tural Sciences. As a result of this there is a close working, teaching and research relationship between the School of Forestry and other departments on campus. 52

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Dr. John A. Nattress Acting Dean 51

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John L. Gray Director 53