Report Upon the Forestry Investigations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1877-1898

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This essential text provides a comprehensive survey of the state of forestry in the United States at the end of the nineteenth century. Fernow, a pioneering conservationist and the first chief of the USDA Forest Service, offers insights into the history, science, and practice of forestry, as well as the economic and environmental challenges facing the field. This report remains a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the preservation of America's natural resources.