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Benefactor's Intent

In the will of Mr. Seward the benefactor
states, "It is my desire to create in our native
County of Brunswick an instrumentality for
instruction in the science of forestry, and in the
art of cutting, sawing, manufacturing, and
marketing of products of the forest."

Mr. Estes in a report to the Arboretum
Committee wrote, "Here at the forest may be
seen areas from bare land recently cut over up
through all age classes to mature stands which
are now becoming a rarity in this part of the
country." "Currently the growing stock is
estimated at 1,000,000 board feel. Plans call
for harvesting 1,000,000 board feet annually,"
Mr. Estes continued.