Comprehensive glimpse into early American forest policy and conditions A detailed survey of forest areas, ownership, use, laws, and conservation across multiple states, with focus on how policy shaped the landscape and industries.
This edition compiles data on area, physiography, distribution of species, and the economic role of forests. It outlines the forestry movement, legal frameworks, reservations, and irrigation that affected timber, grazing, and land use in the United States. Read as a reference for historical context and the evolution of forest management practices.
- Explore how forests are measured, owned, and used in various regions, from Alaska to Nebraska and beyond.
- Learn about the laws, fire regulations, and reserve networks that guided forest protection and timber operations.
- See how irrigation, mining, and cattle and sheep industries interacted with forest resources in the era.
- Understand the origins of arbor culture and state or federal efforts to organize forest policy.
Ideal for readers of environmental history, policy studies, and those curious about early forest management in the United States.