Forest History Society

06/04/2026

Back again for the 2026 SAF National Convention. Design the next Rayonier Forestry t-shirt for ! Submit your idea for a chance to have your concept brought to life and shared with the attendees at the convention, and a $200 swag bag!
Deadline to submit: June 24
https://shirtidea.rayonier.com/

06/04/2026

Today in forest history, June 4, 1897 the Organic Act of 1897 is enacted under President William McKinley. The Act sought to improve and protect forests, secure favorable water flows, and to furnish a continuous supply of timber for citizens of the United States. Read more in the Forest History Today, 1998 issue.

06/01/2026

Did you know that North Carolina legend Andy Griffith would have turned 100 years old today (born June 1, 1926)? Most people don't know that he was also a certified tree farmer, managing his forest lands in Manteo, NC.

Actor Andy Griffith discusses what it's like to be a tree farmer, and why America's tree farms are an important resource. Original film is from the American ...

06/01/2026

You're Part of Something Bigger!

For 80 years, the Forest History Society has preserved the knowledge, stories and lessons that connect the past to the future of forestry and conservation. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary on June 12th, we invite you to honor this milestone by stewarding in the next generation.

Starting today, your gift to our Matching Gift campaign will support the important work of preserving forest history but will also sponsor memberships for students. These memberships give students access to the rich history, professional connections, research, and educational resources that can help shape their studies and future careers in forestry and conservation. Visit this link and give today! https://donorbox.org/day-of-giving-80

05/08/2026

Congratulations, Bob Izlar, (center) Director, Emeritus and now FHS Fellow! Pictured here with immeidate, past-chair, Clark Seely, and President and CEO, Tania Munz.

04/16/2026

Join us for the next talk in the spring 2026 speaker series on Tuesday, April 21, at noon with Vicki Christiansen, who will reflect on her more than forty-year career in forestry and wildland fire, exploring major changes in forest management over the past several decades and how her experiences shape her perspective on the future of forestry.

Public Land Management: One Leader’s Journey in Forestry
Vicki Christiansen, 19th Chief, United States Forest Service
Tuesday, April 21, 12-1 p.m. U.S. EDT

https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8CiIiZhwT6azguhbJcKFhg #/registration

04/08/2026

The Forest History Society has earned: The Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency It is the highest level of recognition awarded to nonprofits for sharing in-depth information about their goals, strategies, and impact. It signifies maximum transparency, allowing organizations to highlight metrics and board demographics.

03/31/2026

This month, FHS attended the American Society for Environmental History meeting in Kansas City, MO. Thanks to our Board Members, Lisa Brady, Mark Madison, and Mark Hersey for helping us staff the booth!We were thrilled to help celebrate Mark Hersey and Stephen Brain, who received the ASEH’s Distinguished Service Award for their contributions to the Society and to the field of environmental history. American Society for Environmental History

03/04/2026

We're looking for an Oral/Public Historian! The Forest History Society is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Oral/Public Historian (OPH) to our new multi-year initiative, Forests of the Last 50 Years. Learn more and apply!

Forest History Society

03/04/2026

We're hiring! The Forest History Society is seeking a Library Associate to support the Forests of the Last 50 Years Project—an initiative dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing public access to materials documenting the history of forests from the 1970s through the 2020s. Learn more about the project here: This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the preservation of contemporary forest history and to work with a dynamic team dedicated to research, education, and storytelling. See full details and apply at

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