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 Dartmouth
College owns and manages 27,000 acres of woodland in the Northern Forest region
of New Hampshire, near Erroll, New Hampshire and the Maine state line.
This land, known as the Second College Grant or "the Grant", was
given to the College by the State of New Hampshire in 1807. The Grant is
characterized by a remote wilderness aesthetic, a diversity of habitat, and
pristine waters. In 2007, the College will celebrate the 200th
anniversary of the Grant- check back for updates on events!
The Grant has long been used for timber harvesting and recreation, although
recreation has only expanded more recently as the Grant became more
accessible. Timber harvesting has been culturally and economically
important to the region for hundreds of years, and the Grant provides income
for Dartmouth College. The intent is for harvesting to continue, but in
balance with other management goals, such as wilderness recreation,
preservation of natural places and waters, and long-term sustainability.
Overall management at the Grant is governed by the
Grant Management Committee, which has created a Master Plan for the
Grant. There is also a Forest Management Plan specifically for the management
of timber harvesting. The Grant has received Green Tag Certification, and is a
member of the American Tree Farm
System.
The Outdoor Programs
Office, within the Dean of the College Division, is responsible for
overseeing the cabins and recreational uses on the Grant.
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