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HISTORY Exploitation of Forests The rates of forest exploitation grew as ways for milling and harvesting improved. The Climax and Shay logging locomotives made possible harvesting of timber in Western Maryland that previously had been inaccessible. In the late 1800 's, the nation grew concerned about the abuse of its forest resources, and their protection and management became a politically popular issue. Gifford Pinchot, the "father of American forestry" and one of Theodore Roosevelt 's chief advisor's, promoted the concept of wise use and sustained yield of forests. Aware of the need for conserving Maryland 's forests, John and Robert Garrett of Baltimore offered 2,000 acres of woodland to the state in 1906. The bequest was contingent upon the organization of a state forestry department to manage the land. SEE ALSO REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINK |
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