Forest History, Archaeology, and the Role of a District Ranger

February 13th, 2024 is the 125th birthday of the Superior National Forest. In honor of that, Forest Archeologist Lee Johnson joins us to talk forest history. Aaron Kania talks about the role of the District Ranger and gives some updates on the Kawishiwi Ranger District.


Episode Links:

Timeline of Superior National Forest History-Includes some the relevant legislative history
Superior National Forest - History & Culture (usda.gov)

 Arthur Carhart’s 1922 Recreation Plan for the Superior NF-Photos and summary
Superior National Forest - News & Events (usda.gov)

 BLM Government Land Office Survey/Patent Records-Search a Township and Range to see the original patent holders for lands in the Superior NF
Search - BLM GLO Records

 Evolution of the Superior NF-John Wesley White
fseprd532398.pdf (usda.gov)

Faces in the Wilderness 2019 Article on Culturally Modified Trees in the BWCAW & 2021 BWCAW Fire History Article
Faces in the Wilderness: a New Network of Crossdated Culturally-Modified Red Pine in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of Northern Minnesota, USA | Human Ecology (springer.com)

 Human augmentation of historical red pine fire regimes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness - Kipfmueller - 2021 - Ecosphere - Wiley Online Library

Careers | US Forest Service (usda.gov)
USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site
Agency Organization | US Forest Service (usda.gov)