Maryland Forest Service
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The Maryland Forest Service in 1996 marked the 90th anniversary of forestry
in Maryland
, USA and the birth of what is known as the Department of Natural Resources
Forest Service. Although the service has been known by many names over nine decades, its mission has been consistent: "To conserve and enhance the quality, quantity, productivity and biological diversity of the forest and tree resources of Maryland."
The rates of forest exploitation grew as ways for milling and harvesting improved. The Climax
and Shay logging locomotive
s made possible harvesting of timber in Western Maryland
that previously had been inaccessible.
In the late 19th century, the nation grew concerned about the abuse of its forest resources, and their protection and management became a politically popular issue.
Gifford Pinchot
, the "father of American
forestry" and one of Theodore Roosevelt
's chief advisors, promoted the concept of wise use and sustained yield
of forests.
Aware of the need for conserving Maryland
's forests, John and Robert Garrett
of Baltimore offered 2000 acres (8 km²) of woodland to the state in 1906. The bequest was contingent upon the organization of a state forestry department to manage the land.
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
in Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, USA and the birth of what is known as the Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is a government agency in the state of Maryland charged with maintaining natural resources such as the 66 state parks, public lands, state forests, state waterways, wildlife and recreation areas....
Forest Service. Although the service has been known by many names over nine decades, its mission has been consistent: "To conserve and enhance the quality, quantity, productivity and biological diversity of the forest and tree resources of Maryland."
Exploitation of Forests
Climax locomotive
A Climax locomotive is a type of geared steam locomotive in which the two steam cylinders were attached to a transmission located under the center of the boiler. This transmits power to driveshafts running to the front and rear trucks....
and Shay logging locomotive
Shay locomotive
The Shay locomotive was the most widely used geared steam locomotive. The locomotives were built to the patents of Ephraim Shay, who has been credited with the popularization of the concept of a geared steam locomotive...
s made possible harvesting of timber in Western Maryland
Western Maryland
Western Maryland is the portion of the U.S. state of Maryland that consists of Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties. The region is bounded by the Mason-Dixon line to the north, Preston County, West Virginia to the west, and the Potomac River to the south. There is dispute over the...
that previously had been inaccessible.
In the late 19th century, the nation grew concerned about the abuse of its forest resources, and their protection and management became a politically popular issue.
Gifford Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot
Gifford Pinchot was the first Chief of the United States Forest Service and the 28th Governor of Pennsylvania...
, the "father of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
forestry" and one of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
's chief advisors, promoted the concept of wise use and sustained yield
Sustainable yield
The sustainable yield of natural capital is the ecological yield that can be extracted without reducing the base of capital itself, i.e. the surplus required to maintain ecosystem services at the same or increasing level over time. This yield usually varies over time with the needs of the...
of forests.
Aware of the need for conserving Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
's forests, John and Robert Garrett
Robert Garrett
Robert Garrett was an American athlete. He was the first modern Olympic champion in discus throw and shot put.-Biography:...
of Baltimore offered 2000 acres (8 km²) of woodland to the state in 1906. The bequest was contingent upon the organization of a state forestry department to manage the land.