The Canadian Forestry Corps; Its Inception, Development and Achievements: Prepared by Request of Sir Albert H. Stanley, by C. W. Bird and J. B. Davies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Wesley Bird

9780265681770: The Canadian Forestry Corps; Its Inception, Development and Achievements: Prepared by Request of Sir Albert H. Stanley, by C. W. Bird and J. B. Davies (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265681774 ISBN 13: 9780265681770

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Timely, practical history of Canada’s World War I forestry effort.

This book chronicles the birth and rapid growth of the Canadian Forestry Corps, from its urgent 1916 demand for skilled lumbermen to its expansive operations in Britain and France, including the creation of the 224th Canadian Forestry Battalion and the remarkable logistics that supported timber production for the war effort.

The text explains how Canada stepped in to help Britain save tonnage by felling and converting forests, and how a military-style unit was formed to recruit and deploy workers, equipment, and mills. It covers the challenges of adapting Canadian lumbering methods to British needs, the setup of training camps, bases, and workshops, and the scale of timber use across front lines and home industry.

How the 224th Battalion was raised, equipped, and deployed in 1916–1917
Adapting Canadian forestry machinery and organization for British and French needs
Facilities, camps, and the development of a centralized equipment system
Operations and impact of timber production on war logistics

Ideal for readers of military history, industrial history, and those curious about the war’s home-front supply chains.

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