Management

Telling the Evolving Story of Conservation

Established by Congress on August 26, 1992, the park tells the story of conservation history and the evolving nature of land stewardship. A dedicated team of National Park employees, volunteers, and partners works together to fuel this goal.

The park mission is rooted in three core aims: to interpret the rich history of conservation in America, to preserve the iconic Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion and its surrounding landscapes, and to honor the legacies of those who shaped the environmental movement.

Today, the park seeks to modernize the concept of conservation stewardship, exploring ways to balance natural resource conservation with the demands of the 21st century.

 

Practicing Sustainable Management

The Mount Tom Forest is a key component of the cultural landscape of the 555-acre Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and plays an important role in the Park’s interpretation and demonstration of stewardship. The Forest Management Plan outlines a sustainable strategy for managing Mount Tom Forest that honors tradition, embraces long-term ecological changes, values its natural and cultural resources, enhances community well-being and sustainability, and fosters civic engagement and stewardship.

 

 

Exploring Innovative Approaches to Place-Based Stewardship Education

 

 

Preserving Natural and Cultural Resources

 

 

Encouraging the reflection, dialogue, and lifelong learning that will connect the story of conservation to the personal lives of our many audiences

 

 

Superintendent's Compendium

Laws & Policies