United States. Department of Agriculture. [U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Switzerland Advanced in Practice of Forestry]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00687.178.01 Author/Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture. Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Printed document Date: 1 December 1909 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 26.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy
Switzerland began practicing sound forestry techniques 600 years ago, not allowing timber output to exceed natural growth. Thick growth prevents avalanches and landslides, and good roads and intelligent management create national value in Swiss forests.
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