Foresters

Duration: 0:14:22

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1968

Creator: Centron Educational Films: Distributor | Department of Forestry and Rural Development: Presenter | Indiana University. Audio-Visual Center : Distributor | National Film Board of Canada: Distributor

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Defines the role of the forester as one who is constantly engaged in the research and practice of keeping forests healthy and discusses the qualifications required for the job. Points out that the increasing number of products derived from forests and the increased use of the forests as recreational areas have placed a tremendous strain on forest resources. Emphasizes that with modern equipment man can strip 100 acres of forest a week, making reforestation and forest maintenance essential., The value and importance of protecting forests on a nationwide scale. Vocational and career opportunities in harvesting, research and experimentation, and management of woodlots.

Complete Record: , The value and importance of protecting forests on a nationwide scale. Vocational and career opportunities in harvesting, research and experimentation, and management of woodlots.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.