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Aug.
31, 2006
Museum News
The
annual
meeting of the National Museum of Forest Service History was held July
13-14,
2006 in
The meeting participants agreed to build a facility that reflects the “national stature” of the mission of the organization, and to complete a Capital Campaign that raises $6 million dollars and reaches a membership of 2100. Over $700,000 has been raised to date. Other decisions made during the Annual Meeting were:
Critical Path and Benchmarks established:
· In 2006 — 2007 complete the design plan for the building and exhibits and construct sewer, water, road and parking for the museum building.
· In 2007 — 2007 begin construction of the museum building.
·
By September 2009 complete Museum
construction
and open facility for the Forest Service Retiree Reunion in
Guiding Principles that Define the Decision
Space
for Museum Themes
· We believe that professional leadership, management, and protection of renewable and non-renewable resources benefits current and future generations as well as all other living creatures
· We believe that science is critical to the professional management of natural resources.
· We believe that the actions and contributions of the Forest Service and its cooperators have resulted in the development of “conservation” as a dynamic national value that continues to evolve through science and research, societal needs, and eco-system response.
· We believe that the Forest Service’s pioneering concept of multiple use management of forests and rangelands – federal, state and private – is a vital part of the story.
·
We believe that the Forest Service
was and is,
integral to the well-being of communities all over the
· We believe that forests and rangelands are a legacy that makes significant contribution to the well-being of everyone.
· We believe that what we have learned is important to share and transfer for future management.
Basic Concepts and Themes for Museum Design
and
Exhibits.
· The Museum should include a Forest Service lifeline/history (before “birth” and into the future) that cites Agency initiatives that influenced history and influencing moments that helped define the Agency. Museum exhibits and programs should tell “stories that bring different pieces of the Agency’s history to life.
· Words that should help guide and be obvious in Museum exhibits are: (1) Conservation; (2) Public service; (3) Professionalism; (4) Integrity and (5) Cooperation.
· Some exhibits should be permanent and others should change from time to time.
· We might want to think about the concept of “simplicity to complexity” in terms of the Agency’s lifeline.
· Exhibits should consider geographic diversity.
· The Greatest Good movie gives us a starting place.
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Exhibits should tell the story of
major
conservation achievements. Some ideas are: Restoration of lands no one
wanted,
Boundary Water Canoe Area, CCC, Fire and Forest Service involvement in
other
natural disasters and recovery of the Columbia Space Shuttle,
Much work remains to be done, but with the strong support of the Museum members and board of directors, we have agreed to the necessary goals and objectives to complete a first class museum and exhibits by September 2009.
Other
News:
Construction
Begins September
5, 2006
Western Excavating will begin the $430,000 construction project to bring sewer and lines to the theMuseum site. Check on construction by logging on the Museum’s website www.nmfs-history.net Then click the “On-Line News” tab.
A LEGACY
THAT WILL LAST
The National Museum of Forest Service History provides a unique opportunity for all of us to be a part of a continuing legacy of public service dedicated to the scientific management of natural resources that will be increasingly important in the future. Become a Museum Member. Membership forms are available on the Museum website.
For
Additional Information contact:
Dave Stack,
Vice President
Phone:
406-541-6374
Fax:
406-541-8733
nationalforest@montana.com