E. M. Griffith
(1872-1939)
Inducted October 19, 1984
In recognition of ten years (1905-1915) of service as Wisconsin’s first chief forester. His pioneering spirit and foresight in forestry led to the development of forest reserves in northern Wisconsin, the beginning of farm woodlot research, recognition of the recreational value of Wisconsin’s forests, the establishment of a state game preserve and development of a state parks system.
