Maryland Agricultural College (now UMD) alum's career is the basis for a documentary about Maryland's first State Forester

Fred W. Besley is the father of forestry in Maryland. He graduated from the Maryland College of Agriculture (now the University of Maryland) with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He went onto established the state’s first tree nursery in College Park. The film, “Mr. Besley’s Forest” explores the past, and encourages forest conservation. A reflection on 36-years of public service, and an example by which today’s children can learn woodland stewardship while listening to the music of the trees.

A documentary about Maryland’s first State Forester is an independent film endorsed by the Carroll County Forest Conservancy Board, and the Maryland Committee for Conservation History. Sunday, October 25th is the premiere screening of the film taking place at the Old Greenbelt Theatre in Greenbelt, Maryland.

For information about the 11th Annual Utopia Film Festival, visit http://www.utopiafilmfestival.org/

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