Written by a third-generation timberman, this book discusses what forests are, their primary enemies, and their benefits to others. Additionally, mention is made of the U.S. National Forest system. - Summary by KHand
Chapters
1 Introduction 4 min 2 How Trees Grow and Multiply 11 min 3 The Forest Families 12 min 4 Forests and Floods 7 min 5 Wild Life of the Forest 5 min 6 Important Forest Trees and Their Uses 14 min 7 The Greatest Enemy of the Forest - Fire 13 min 8 Insects and Diseases That Destroy Forests 10 min 9 The Growth of the Forestry Idea 7 min 10 Our National Forests 12 min 11 The National Forests of Alaska 7 min 12 Progress in State Forestry 8 min 13 The Playgrounds of the Nation 9 min 14 Solving Our Forestry Problems 8 min 15 Why the United States Should Practice Forestry 13 min 16 Why the Lumberman Should Practice Forestry 10 min 17 Why the Farmer Should Practice Forestry 11 min 18 Putting Wood Waste to Work 8 min 19 Wood for the Nation 10 min
