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Forests Commission Victoria
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The Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) was the main government authority responsible for management and protection of State forests in Victoria, Australia between 1918 and 1983.
Miners indiscriminately cleared large areas of forest. Painting by Edward Roper – Gold diggings, Ararat, 1854.
Miners indiscriminately cleared large areas of forest. Painting by Edward Roper – Gold diggings, Ararat, 1854.
Field staff, Forest Branch, Lands Department, 1900. Later in 1925, Mr W. J. Code (sitting second row – third from left) was appointed Chairman of the
Field staff, Forest Branch, Lands Department, 1900. Later in 1925, Mr W. J. Code (sitting second row – third from left) was appointed Chairman of the Forests Commission. Also Joshua Semmns (back row – third from left) was the father of E. J. Semmens – Principal of the Victorian School of Forestry, 1928–51. Source: "Fraternity of Foresters".
The "Sample Acre" sign at the Cumberland Reserve near Marysville. The tallest tree was at 301.5 feet. Representative samples of forest were set aside
The "Sample Acre" sign at the Cumberland Reserve near Marysville. The tallest tree was at 301.5 feet. Representative samples of forest were set aside as reference areas in other parts of the State during the 1930s.
Mueller – Furmston Tree near Mt Monda – circa 1933. Height 287 feet.
Mueller – Furmston Tree near Mt Monda – circa 1933. Height 287 feet.
Victorian School of Forestry
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The Victorian School of Forestry (VSF) was established in October 1910 at Creswick, in the Australian state of Victoria. It was located at the former Creswick Hospital, built in 1863 during the gold rush. The creation of VSF was one of the many recommendations of a Royal Commission held between 1897 and 1901 into forest degradation. The first tertiary forestry school in Australia, VSF was administered by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) until 1980, when VSF amalgamated with the University of Melbourne to become that institution's School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences. From 1910 to 1980, 522 students completed the Diploma of Forestry at VSF.
Victorian School of Forestry
Victorian School of Forestry
The Victorian School of Forestry was established in 1910 at the former Creswick Hospital which was built in 1863.
The Victorian School of Forestry was established in 1910 at the former Creswick Hospital which was built in 1863.
"The School on the Hill" - Tremearne House and the old Creswick hospital building. Photo - 1915. Thomas Hart centre. Source: FCRPA.
"The School on the Hill" - Tremearne House and the old Creswick hospital building. Photo - 1915. Thomas Hart centre. Source: FCRPA.
In 1910, six students began classes at the Victorian School of Forestry. Pictured on the steps of Tremearne House in 1912 are the graduates. From left
In 1910, six students began classes at the Victorian School of Forestry. Pictured on the steps of Tremearne House in 1912 are the graduates. From left to right: Walter Henry Horn, Reginald Graham Lindsay, Henry O. Felstead (Nursery superintendent), Norman L. Boston (Nursery staff), J. Sampson, A. Ken (Nursery staff), Arthur H. Warren. Source: Creswick Campus Historical Collection.