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30 August 1909
United States. Department of Agriculture.
[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]
Enclosed with GLC00687.170.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.170.02
23 September 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Last Year Memorable for Forest Fire Destruction]
A dry season, compared with indifference toward small fires the previous year led to a large amount of forest fire destruction. There are certain measures which can be taken to keep fire losses at a minimum.
GLC00687.171.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.171.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.171.02
24 September 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Railroads Entering Into Practice of Forestry]
Railroads can participate in forestry by using cheaper and more abundant wood for cross-ties as well as planting.
GLC00687.172.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.172.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.172.02
27 September 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Government Forests of Prussia Well Managed]
National forests in Prussia are great examples for the U.S. with their sustained yield or continuous reproduction of wood used.
GLC00687.173.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.173.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.173.02
07 October 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Good Forest Work on Vanderbilt Estate]
Forest work on the Biltmore estate includes wise management, fire guards, permanent logging roads and experimental work in silviculture.
GLC00687.174.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.174.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.174.02
27 October 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Sawdust Flour From Waste of Lumber Mills]
Sawdust flour can make dynamite, linoleum, xyolite, and artificial flooring. These uses will relieve the amount of waste from lumber mills.
GLC00687.175.01
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