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History
The Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center was a gift to Auburn University from Solon and Martha Dixon, residents of Andalusia, Alabama. Solon Dixon’s love of natural resources, Auburn University and young people created a vision that became reality in 1978 with his donation of 5350 acres, the Dixon family home-site and funds for the creation of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center. Mr. Dixon wanted a place where young people could experience nature, while learning about forestry, wildlife and the many other aspects of natural resources management. He envisioned a place for applied teaching and learning, where people could see and experience the effects of management practices.
At the time, this gift was the largest ever made to Auburn University by a living donor.