Sapper Thomas Neil Trott joined the Royal Canadian Engineers with the 12th Intake of the Sapper Apprentice Training Program in September 1963, graduating in September 1965. Upon completing his five-year engagement in 2 Field Squadron, Camp Gagetown, he sought new challenges and successfully completed Forestry School at the University of New Brunswick. He then worked with Alberta Forest Service for 10 years and for 16 years with Alberta Parks. While with the Parks Branch as a Forest Officer, Thomas was in the process of creating a forestry museum at Cyprus Hills Provincial Park when he died of a heart attack on 10 September 1996. The project was completed by his colleagues in July 1997 and, in recognition of his unrivalled concern for the park and support for his staff, the museum was named the “Tom Trott Forestry Museum” in his memory.
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THIS FORESTRY MUSEUM
IS DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF
THOMAS NEIL TROTT
19 JULY 1997
Tom Trott arrived in the Cypress Hills in June 1980. His background with the
Royal Canadian Engineers and the Alberta Forest Service served him well with
the numerous challenges he faced here as the Park Forest Officer.
In his 16 year career, Tom developed a reputation of integrity, leadership and
having a sharp mind. Additionally he displayed unrivalled concern about the
park and support for his staff. Tom was also known for his sense of humor and
ability to tell a story.
Tom’s untimely death on September 10, 1996 prevented him from achieving
a dream – a dream of turning the Medicine Lodge fire tower site into a
forestry museum.
Cypress Hills Park staff invite you to enjoy the Tom Trott Forestry Museum
in his memory, and in memory of the Forest Officers who preceeded him.
Visitor information
Tom Trott Forestry Museum
Tom Trott Forestry Museum
Cypress Hills
Alberta
Lat. 49.63522
Long. -110.32653
Tom Trott Forestry Museum Plaque