North Carolina State University. College of Natural Resources

The North Carolina Forestry Foundation and the Pulp and Paper Foundation support the research and educational work of the College of Natural Resources (formerly College of Forest Resources) at North Carolina State University. The Forestry Foundation, created in 1929, is the oldest foundation at the University. The Pulp and Paper Foundation was incorporated in 1954.

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, foundation and development records, 1952-1986 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 586237004

The unofficial beginning of a forestry curriculum at North Carolina State University began in 1917 when J.S. Homes was appointed the first Extension Forester. In 1925, R.W. Graeber became an Extension Forester and provided strong leadership for the establishment of a formal forestry program. In 1929, the University formally established the Department of Forestry in the School of Agriculture. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann served as its first Director, starting early on to acquire land to create teaching and research forests. In 1931 the Department of Forestry was renamed the Division of Forestry, School of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. J.V. Hofmann retired as Director of the Division in 1948 and was replaced by Richard J. Preston. During Preston's tenure, in 1950, the Division of Forestry was elevated to School status and named the School of Forestry. In 1952 the School moved to new quarters in Kilgore Hall. The School underwent another name change in 1968 to the School of Forest Resources. The administration changed the name to better reflect the broadening of its programs, including the addition of the parks, recreation, and tourism management curriculum transferred from the School of Education. In 1970 the School moved into the newly constructed forestry building Biltmore Hall, named after the nation's first school of forestry, the Biltmore Forest School. At the retirement of Dean Preston in 1971, Eric L. Ellwood, who was serving as head of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, became Dean, serving until 1989. The school became a college in 1987, and its name changed from College of Forest Resources to College of Natural Resources in 2000.

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources publications, 1948-2009. (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 586163442

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Office of the Dean records, 1928-2008 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 521210649

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources accreditation reports, 1958-1977 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 587496095

From the guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Accreditation Records, 1958-1977, (Special Collections Research Center)

L.C. Saylor served as the Associate Dean from 1971 to 1983.

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs records, 1971-1983 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 586163452

The unofficial beginning of a forestry curriculum at North Carolina State University began in 1917 when J.S. Homes was appointed the first Extension Forester. In 1925, R.W. Graeber became an Extension Forester and provided strong leadership for the establishment of a formal forestry program. In 1929, the University formally established the Department of Forestry in the School of Agriculture. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann served as its first Director, starting early on to acquire land to create teaching and research forests. In 1931 the Department of Forestry was renamed the Division of Forestry, School of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. J. V. Hofmann retired as Director of the Division in 1948 and was replaced by Richard J. Preston. During Preston's tenure, in 1950, the Division of Forestry was elevated to School status and named the School of Forestry. In 1952 the School moved to new quarters in Kilgore Hall. The School underwent another name change in 1968 to the School of Forest Resources. The administration changed the name to better reflect the broadening of its programs, including the addition of the parks, recreation, and tourism management curriculum transferred from the School of Education. In 1970 the School moved into the newly constructed forestry building Biltmore Hall, named after the nation's first school of forestry, the Biltmore Forest School. At the retirement of Dean Preston in 1971, Eric L. Ellwood, who was serving as head of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, became Dean, serving until 1989. The school became a college in 1987, and its name changed from College of Forest Resources to College of Natural Resources in 2000.

From the description of North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources annual reports, 1946-2005 [manuscript] (North Carolina State University). WorldCat record id: 521237187

• 1917: J.S. Homes appointed as the first Extension Forester.
• 1925: R.W. Graeber becomes an Extension Forester and provided leadership for the establishment of a formal forestry program at North Carolina State College.
• 1929: Department of Forestry established in the School of Agriculture. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann serves as the first director, acquiring land to create teaching and research forests.
• 1931: Department of Forestry is renamed the Division of Forestry, located within the School of Agriculture and Forestry.
• 1948: Dr. J.V. Hofmann retires as Director of the Division of Forestry, replaced by Richard J. Preston.
• 1950: The Division of Forestry is elevated to School status and renamed the School of Forestry.
• 1952: School of Forestry moves to Kilgore Hall.
• 1968: School of Forestry renamed the School of Forest Resources. This name was changed to better reflect the broadening of the curriculum, including the addition of the parks, recreation, and tourism management curriculum transferred from the School of Education.
• 1970: School of Forest Resources moves into the newly-constructed Biltmore Hall, named after the nation's first school of forestry, the Biltmore Forest School.
• 1971: Dean Preston retires, Eric L. Ellwood, who had been serving as head of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, becomes Dean.
• 1987: School of Forest Resources renamed the College of Forest Resources.
• 2000: College of Forest Resources renamed the College of Natural Resources.

From the guide to the University Archives Photograph Collection, College of Natural Resources Photographs, 1939-1997, undated, (Special Collections Research Center)

The unofficial beginning of a forestry curriculum at North Carolina State University began in 1917 when J.S. Homes was appointed the first Extension Forester. In 1925, R.W. Graeber became an Extension Forester and provided strong leadership for the establishment of a formal forestry program.

In 1929, the university formally established the Department of Forestry in the School of Agriculture. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann served as its first director, starting early on to acquire land to create teaching and research forests. In 1931, the Department of Forestry was renamed the Division of Forestry within the School of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. J.V. Hofmann retired as Director of the Division in 1948 and was replaced by Richard J. Preston.

During Preston's tenure in 1950, the Division of Forestry was elevated to school status and named the School of Forestry. In 1952, the school moved to new quarters in Kilgore Hall. The school underwent another name change in 1968, becoming the School of Forest Resources. The name change was meant to better reflect the broadening of the school's programs, including the addition of the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management curriculum transferred from the School of Education.

In 1970, the school moved into the newly-constructed Biltmore Hall, named after the nation's first school of forestry, the Biltmore Forest School. At the retirement of Dean Preston in 1971, Eric L. Ellwood, who was serving as head of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, became dean, serving until 1989. The school became a college in 1987, and its name was changed from the College of Forest Resources to the College of Natural Resources in 2000.

From the guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources Annual Reports, 1946-2010, (Special Collections Research Center)

The unofficial beginning of a forestry curriculum at North Carolina State University began in 1917 when J.S. Homes was appointed the first Extension Forester. In 1925, R.W. Graeber became an Extension Forester and provided strong leadership for the establishment of a formal forestry program.

In 1929, the University formally established the Department of Forestry in the School of Agriculture. Dr. Julius V. Hofmann served as its first Director, starting early on to acquire land to create teaching and research forests. In 1931 the Department of Forestry was renamed the Division of Forestry, School of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr. J.V. Hofmann retired as Director of the Division in 1948 and was replaced by Richard J. Preston.

During Preston's tenure, in 1950, the Division of Forestry was elevated to School status and named the School of Forestry. In 1952 the School moved to new quarters in Kilgore Hall. The School underwent another name change in 1968 to the School of Forest Resources. The administration changed the name to better reflect the broadening of its programs, including the addition of the parks, recreation, and tourism management curriculum transferred from the School of Education. The school became a college in 1987.

In 1970 the School moved into the newly constructed forestry building Biltmore Hall, named after the nation's first school of forestry, the Biltmore Forest School. At the retirement of Dean Preston in 1971, Eric L. Ellwood, who was serving as head of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, became Dean, serving until 1989.

The name of the college changed from College of Forest Resources to College of Natural Resources in 2000.

• 1931 - 1948 : Julius V. Hoffman, Director of Division of Forestry
• 1948 - 1950 : Richard J. Preston, Director of Division of Forestry
• 1950 - 1971 : Richard J. Preston, Dean of School of Forestry (Forest Resources in 1968)
• 1971 - 1989 : Eric L. Ellwood, Dean of School of Forest Resources (College in 1987)
• 1989 - 2001 : Larry Tombaugh, Dean of College of Forest Resources (Natural Resources in 2000)
• 2001 - 2004 : Larry A. Nielsen, Dean of College of Natural Resources
• 2005 - : J. B. Jett, Interim Dean of College of Natural Resources

From the guide to the North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, Office of the Dean Records, 1928-2008, (Special Collections Research Center)