Austin Cary Memorial Forest - Alachua County, FL
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N 29° 45.077 W 082° 13.030
17R E 382310 N 3291846
The Austin Cary Memorial Forest is a valuable natural laboratory of the University of Florida for forest resource education, demonstration, and research.
Waymark Code: WM67ZR
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
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"The Austin Cary Memorial Forest was planted by the Society of American Foresters in memory of Dr. Austin Cary, U.S. Department of Agriculture forester. In a cabin nearby is a disply of Cary's field instruments." "Florida A Guide to the Southernmost State, 1939"

From the School of Forest Resources & Conservation website:
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Austin Cary was a nationally known forestry pioneer. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service, state forest organizations, forestry schools, and private companies, and was recognized for his work on southern forests and naval stores.

"Judged solely as a forester, Cary deserves the highest rank, but his role as a champion of the South demands even greater recognition. In the generation since his death, the progress of southern forestry and forest industries unmistakably bear the imprint of his work. Forest history will record the South's fond remembrance of, and respectful gratitude to, the 'Yankee peddler of forestry', Austin Cary."

Open to the public Monday thru Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm. There are no fees to enter the forest. There is a 1.5 mile, one way driving/bicycle trail that goes back to Lake Mize and the Conference Center. There is a forest walk trail and a monument erected to honor Dr. Austin Cary. Picnic tables and restrooms are available.


Book: Florida

Page Number(s) of Excerpt: 380

Year Originally Published: 1939

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