Friedrich Schott von Schottenstein

Biography

Friedrich Schott von Schottenstein (1812–1895) was a forester who dedicated his professional life to the management and stewardship of forests during a transformative period in German forestry. His career reflected the growing scientific approach to woodland management that characterized the nineteenth century.

Schott von Schottenstein's work as a forester would have involved the practical and administrative challenges of forest conservation and timber management in the Frankfurt region. His long life and career spanned nearly a century, allowing him to witness and participate in the evolution of forestry practices. He was interred in Frankfurt Main Cemetery.