HISTORY
History and Heritage
of Mark Twain National Forest by Getrisc
Smith
Getrisc was a 2001 summer intern on Mark
Twain National Forest,
working as a "SCEP" (Student
Career Experience Program) employee.
Under this program, students - college
through graduate school - who seek
careers in natural resources or administration
may qualify for employment
on a national forest..
Call Bettie Maultsby at 414-297-3258 for
information.
NICHE STATEMENT
Missouri’s only national forest, the Mark Twain, encompasses roughly 1.5 million acres, mostly within the Ozark Highlands. Located across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, the Ozark Highlands are an ancient landscape characterized by large permanent springs, over 5,000 caves, rocky barren glades, old volcanic mountains and nationally recognized streams. Portions of the Ozarks were never under oceans, nor were the areas glaciated.
POINTS OF PRIDE
Mark Twain National Forest is the largest public land manger the state, with over 5% of the landbase.
FOREST FACTS
Total National Forest System (NFS*)acres:
1.5 million (approx).
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Forest is made up of the following
staff areas.
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