An accessible, comprehensive summary of the science and art of forestry, from its ancient roots to its 20th century techniques (many of which are still used today). This book synthesizes forestry efforts and practices from around the globe, providing the reader with unique lens into the sociocultural, historic and, of course, economic processes of nearly every world region. (Summary by jvanstan)
Chapters
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Prefaces Read by John Van Stan 5:16
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The Forests of the Ancients Read by John Van Stan 25:43
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Germany: From Earliest Times to End of Middle Ages Read by John Van Stan 40:20
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Germany: First Development of Forestry Methods (1500-1800) Read by John Van Stan 47:15
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Germany: First Development of Forestry Methods (1500-1800), continued Read by John Van Stan 44:38
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Germany: Development in the Nineteenth Century Read by John Van Stan 55:03
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Germany: Development in the Nineteenth Century, continued Read by John Van Stan 55:40
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Austria-Hungary Read by John Van Stan 49:02
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Austria-Hungary: Hungary Read by John Van Stan 11:05
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Switzerland Read by John Van Stan 32:38
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France Read by John Van Stan 52:43
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France, continued Read by John Van Stan 33:17
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Russia and Finland Read by laurencetrask 44:04
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Russia and Finland: Finland Read by Taylor Roark 14:47
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The Scandinavian States: Sweden Read by John Van Stan 37:56
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The Scandinavian States: Norway Read by Connie Bettison 14:31
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The Scandinavian States: Denmark Read by Connie Bettison 8:56
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The Mediterranean Peninsulas: Turkish and Slavish Territories Read by Connie Bettison 12:56
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The Mediterranean Peninsulas: Greece Read by Connie Bettison 11:43
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The Mediterranean Peninsulas: Italy Read by Connie Bettison 24:25
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The Mediterranean Peninsulas: Spain Read by Connie Bettison 18:08
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The Mediterranean Peninsulas: Portugal Read by KevinS 6:42
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Great Britain and Her Colonies Read by John Van Stan 26:16
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Great Britain and Her Colonies: India Read by Shashank Jakhmola 52:38
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Great Britain and Her Colonies: Canada Read by laurencetrask 53:05
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Great Britain and Her Colonies: New Foundland and Other British Possessions and Colonies Read by BettyB 9:16
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Japan Read by Availle 25:16
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Korea Read by Availle 2:13
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United States of America 1. Forest Conditions Read by KevinS 19:28
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United States of America 2. Early forest History Read by Amy Gramour 25:07
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United States of America 3. Development of Forest Policy Read by April6090 38:13
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United States of America 4. Education and Literature Read by Beau Wood 11:55
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United States of America: Insular Possessions Read by KevinS 5:45
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