Fifty Years Of Forestry Research

This document traces the history of the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range since its establishment on July 11, 1940. It recalls the historical process of community development and the evolution of forest, range, and wildlife exploitation, which produced the conditions making the area appropriate for a research station. This paper recounts the comings and goings of research personnel through a half century of activities and program development. The author also analyzes a succession of events that have brought about ecological changes on the Starkey Range. Included is a list of publications resulting from research at the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range.