Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources
1920s
Julius V. Hofmann came to NC State as the head of the Department of Forestry. He was previously assistant director of the forestry school at Mount Alto, PA. In 1931, he became director of NC State's Division of Forestry, and he held this title until 1948.
Dr. Julius V. Hofmann portrait1930s
The Department of Forestry was renamed the Division of Forestry.
1950s
The Division of Forestry became the School of Forestry.
Dr. T. Ewald MakiThe School of Forestry moved from Ricks Hall to Kilgore Hall.
Entrance to Department of Forestry, Kilgore Hall, North Carolina State CollegeDepartment of Forest Management was established. Curriculum in the School of Forestry was divided into departments for the first time.
1960s
The School of Forestry was renamed the School of Forest Resources.
The Department of Forest Management was renamed the Department of Forestry.
1970s
The School of Forest Resources moved from Kilgore Hall to Biltmore Hall.
Biltmore Hall, front viewThe School of Forest Resources Library opened in Biltmore Hall. It later became the Natural Resources Library.
Pulp and paper students in Natural Resources Library
Charles B. DaveyJ. Charles Lee was awarded a PhD. He previously earned a bachelor's degree in 1964. He later became president of Mississippi State University.
Dr. John W. Johnson portrait1980s
Arthur W. Cooper Portrait1990s
Fred Cubbage2000s
The Department of Forestry was renamed the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources. More historical information exists on the departmental website.