Trees for the wheatlands

The importance of trees for shade and shelter, beautification, and control of wind erosion in certain areas of the wheatbelt. The Forests Department of Western Australia renders valuable service to farmers and others who desire to plant trees on their properties.

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Credits

producer

Norman A. Uren

production company

Western Australian Government Film Unit

Duration

00:11:15:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1963

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

312439

Language

English

Subject categories

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Agriculture - Environmental aspects

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection - Citizen participation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forests and forestry - Australia

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Tree planting - Australia

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Trees

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1963

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