View from a Woodlot Premiere

Harvard Forest’s Fisher Museum will host the premiere of Views from a Woodlot, a documentary short film by independent filmmaker Chris Hardee, on Thursday, May 8^th at 7 pm.

The film profiles Bruce Spencer, who was Chief Forester of the 100,000-acre Quabbin Reservation for over 40 years – and a longtime friend, colleague, and Fisher Museum volunteer at Harvard Forest.

Now retired, Spencer makes daily visits to the 150-acre woodlot that he stewards, guided by the same low-impact forest management philosophy that he used on the job. The 18-minute film features Spencer’s work, his love for the woods, and his forestry philosophy in his own words.

Following the film screening, both Spencer and filmmaker Hardee will offer remarks and answer audience questions.

DVDs of the film will be available for sale.