During the 1930s, as part of a education tool in the local schools a special Forestry Essay Contest was held. In the literature provided its goal: “This contest was started with the view of stimulating a greater interest in forestry and a broader appreciation of the values which Lassen County’s forests contribute toward the stability of our communities.”
A wide variety of community organizations sponsored the contest ranging from the Monticola Club, the Rotary Clubs of Susanville and Westwood, to the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition, the American Forestry Association furnished bronze medals for the winners.
Next week, will be an excerpt from one of the winning entries.