Discusses forest depletion and provides a history of forest conservation efforts by the United States government. Describes the work of the the Civilian Conservation Corps and other emergency projects, and discusses forest and range research.
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Added Title:
United States Department of Agriculture Miscellaneous Publication 290
Alternate Title:
Work of the U.S. Forest Service
Description
Discusses forest depletion and provides a history of forest conservation efforts by the United States government. Describes the work of the the Civilian Conservation Corps and other emergency projects, and discusses forest and range research.
Physical Description
40 p. : ill., 1 map ; 23 cm.
Notes
Originally issued January 1938.
Supersedes Department Circular 211, Government Forest Work, issued in April 1922.
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