Practical Forestry in the Pacific Northwest: Protecting Existing Forests and Growing New Ones, from the Standpoint of the Public and That of the Lumberman, with an Outline of Technical Methods

Practical Forestry in the Pacific Northwest, written by E. T. Allen and first published in 1911, is a scientific examination of forest conservation and management tailored to the Pacific Northwest. The book addresses the dual interests of the public in preserving forests and the practical needs of lumbermen for sustainable practices. Allen emphasizes the economic benefits of effective forest management and the urgent need to combat deforestation and forest fires. This work serves as a guide for timber owners and the general public, promoting sustainable forestry practices that benefit both the environment and the economy.