Carson City exhibit showcases Nevada Division of Forestry

To kick off American Archives Month, the Nevada State Archives unveiled an exhibit highlighting the Nevada Division of Forestry’s essential role in protecting and managing Nevada’s lands. The exhibit will be open to the public through Dec. 31 at the Nevada State Archives in Carson City.

The exhibit compiles 60 historical documents and photographs dating back to 1931. Included also are numerous guides and objects used by foresters and wildland fire fighters in the field, as well as memorabilia.

“All Nevadans and anyone staying in Carson City are welcome to visit the exhibit,” said Mike Strom, administrator for the Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records. “We’re excited to highlight the important work of the Division of Forestry by showcasing these historical documents from the Archives.”

Materials will be displayed online and in person at the Nevada State Archives, 100 N. Stewart St.

“Exhibits like this help us educate people about the importance of forestry and fire prevention in our state,” said Kacey KC, state forester firewarden. “We thank the Nevada State Archives for helping to preserve and share NDF’s history with these documents that celebrate nearly 100 years of efforts to protect and improve Nevada’s forests, rangelands, and watersheds.”

The archives is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.