"William F. Fox, Father of Modern NY Forest Rangers" (click here)
June 14, 2019
Saratoga Springs - The New York State (click here) Department of Environmental Conservation has renamed the State Tree Nursery in Saratoga Springs the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery.
Considered by many to be the “father” of DEC’s forest rangers, Fox is arguably one of the most important people in New York state forest lands and forest management history, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said.
During its more than a century of service, the State Tree Nursery has adapted to the changing needs of forestry and land management. The trees and shrubs grown at the nursery support DEC’s goals and overall mission. DEC encourages planting trees and shrubs by providing nursery service to provide low cost, quality stock that is readily available to the public....
