Synopsis
The development of forestry science began in the 18th century with state regulation of forest use and culminated in a three-tiered education system by the 19th century. Forests transformed from uncontrolled natural spaces into economically and ecologically managed research subjects. Beyond practical concerns like reforestation and timber shortages, forests were reimagined as cultural and psychological places of longing. The interplay of nature, science, and society shaped the modern understanding of forestry and its lasting impact.
