SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is a specialized doctoral-granting institution of the State University of New York. Its main campus is located in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, USA. It shares a campus with, and is adjacent to, Syracuse University. It operates a number of satellite campuses, including the Ranger School in Wanakena, New York, USA. ESF's curriculum focus on the understanding and management of natural resources.

History

ESF was created through a special bill signed by New York's Governor Dix in 1911, which established the College as the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. Unlike other New York state-supported degree-granting institutions which had been created, or would eventually be created, at other private institutions in New York State, the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University was an autonomous institution that was administratively not part of its host institution. In other words, the forestry college was not administratively part of Syracuse University. This is in contrast to New York's contract colleges such as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, which is a part of Cornell University.

With the formation of the State University of New York (SUNY) in 1948, the College became recognized as a specialized college within the SUNY system. The College's name was changed to State University College of Forestry at Syracuse University. In 1972, the College's name was changed yet again to State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Campuses

Main Campus

The Syracuse campus is ESF's main campus, and is where most academic and administrative activity takes place. It is made up of seven main buildings:

• Baker Laboratory: Named after Hugh P. Baker, the College's first dean. The building is the location of several computer clusters and auditorium-style classrooms. It is home to the Forest Engineering department, construction and management and wood products engineering department. The building is undergoing major renovation.
• Bray Hall: The building is the oldest on campus, completed in 1917, the largest building devoted to Forestry at the time. It is named after William L. Bray, a founder of the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. It is the location of most administrative offices, and the forest and natural resources management and environmental resources department.
• Illick Hall: The building was completed in 1968, and is home to the environmental and forest biology department. It is named after Joseph S. Illick, a dean of the State University College of Forestry at Syracuse University. There is a large lecture hall (Illick 5) in the basement. Several greenhouses are located on the fifth floor. The Roosevelt Wildlife Museum is also located in the building.
• Jahn Laboratory: Named after Edwin C. Jahn, a dean of the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. The building is the newest on the campus, completed in 1997. Home to the chemistry department.
• Marshall Hall: Named after Louis B. Marshall, one of the founders of the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. Home to the landscape architecture and environmental studies departments. The Alumni (Nifkin) Lounge, Gallery (snack bar), Small Stores gift shop, and Marshall Auditorium are located within it.
• Moon Library: Dedicated to F. Franklin Moon, an early dean of the College. Completed in 1968, along with Illick Hall. A computer cluster and student lounge are located in the basement.
• Walters Hall: Named after J. Henry Walters, who served on the College's Board of Trustees. Completed in 1969. Home to the paper science and engineering department. A paper mill is located in the basement.

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) is a specialized doctoral-granting institution of the State University of New York. Its main campus is located in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, USA. It shares a campus with, and is adjacent to, Syracuse University. It operates a number of satellite campuses, including the Ranger School in Wanakena, New York, USA. ESF's curriculum focus on the understanding and management of natural resources.