Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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DR. LAURENCE WALKER Dean of the School of Forestry Dr. Walker received his B.S. from Pennsylvania State University, his M.F. from Yale University, and his Ph.D. from State University of New York. Before coming to Ste- phen F. Austin State College in the fall of 1963, Dr. Walk- er taught as an associate professor at the University of Georgia. Dr. Walker became Dean of the School of Forestry in the fall of 1965. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters, the Texas Forestry Association, the American For- estry Association, the Soil Science Society of America, Phi Eta S igma, and other forester fraternities. Qchool of Forestry Forestry is the management of forest lands for the continuous production of goods and services. The major product of most forest lands is timber, but many benefits in the form of watershed pro- tection, soil stabilization, livestock range, wildlife refuge, and recreational facilities for camping, hunting, and fishing accrue. Qualified persons are needed to maintain these important resources, and the School of Forestry aims to fulfill this need. The main objective of the School of Forestry is to give a professional education in forestry which will enable graduates to manage forest land for the maximum return of timber and associated products. The school conducts research which will contribute to the solution of many prob- lems and which will emphasize the importance of forest lands and the correct methods of their management. The school combines both professional forestry and liberal arts and furnishes the student with edu- cational breadth. MISS NELL CREWS Secretary to Dean Walker