Provides a look at what was considered recent advances in forest conservation in 1960, such as the use of helicopters and plastic hose in fire-fighting, new insecticides and chemicals for the control of disease, aerial seeding and mechanical transplanting. The value of forests for timber, grazing, water, recreation; how forest lands are being protected and renewed for the future.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002352
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forests and forestry - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)