History of Michaux State Forest in Timeline

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Michaux State Forest

Michaux State Forest, managed by Pennsylvania's Bureau of Forestry District #1, is located in Pennsylvania with its main offices in Fayetteville, Franklin County. It's a significant natural area in the state.

10 hours ago : Wildfires Rage in Michaux State Forest, Cumberland County; Smoke Blankets the Sky

Wildfires in Michaux State Forest, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, expanded, with Hammond’s Rocks fire reaching 200 acres. Firefighters worked to control the spread as thick smoke covered the region.

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1902: First State Nursery

In 1902, the first state nursery was established at Mont Alto within the Michaux State Forest.

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1905: First Wooden Fire Tower

In 1905, the first wooden fire tower was erected in Michaux State Forest.

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1906: Ralph E. Brock Supervises Seed Nursery

In 1906, Ralph E. Brock, the first academically trained African American forester in the United States, began supervising the seed nursery at Michaux State Forest.

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1911: Ralph E. Brock Supervises Seed Nursery

In 1911, Ralph E. Brock completed his supervision of the seed nursery at Michaux State Forest.

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1914: First Steel Fire Tower

In 1914, Michaux State Forest saw the construction of its first steel fire tower.

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