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Controling Sale of Timber
Plymouth Colony passed America's first ordinance controlling sale of timber. -
Regulations on Deer Hunting
The deer hunting regulations where imposed by the town charter of Newport Rhode Island. -
Burning Forest laws
Laws passed of burning forest. -
United States Forest Production
United States Forest produced about 1 billion board feet of lumber. -
American Forestry Association
American Forestry Association was organized to promote timber culture and forestry. -
Mississippi River Commission
the Mississippi River Commission was set up to help states improve the river as a waterway. -
Minicipal Forest Protect Watersheds
Common wealth of Massachusetts authorized cities to purchase minicipal forest to protect watersheds. -
Forest Reserves
Congress authorized creation of forest reserves from public owned land. -
33 Million Acres Set Aside
33 million acres of forest reserves had been set aside in western states. -
Soil Survey
Dr. Benett conducted a soil survey in Louisa County. -
Forest Reserves Transfered
The Forest Reserves were transfered from Department of Interior to Pinchot's Control in the Forest Service. -
Weeks Law
The Weekls Law of 1911 gave the President authority to puchase forest lands for river water shed Protection -
Rivers and Harbors Acts
The Rivers and Harbors Acts expanded the federal role. -
Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act
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Soil Erosion Service
The Soil Erosion Service was established in the Department of the Interior. -
Duck Stamp Act
In 1934 the Duck Stamp Act was passed. -
Grants for Famrers
the federal government institeted a program of grants to farmers. -
Flood Control Act
in 1936 The Flood Control Act was made. -
Soil Conservation Districts
in 1937 President Franklin Roosevelt proposed the states enact laws to establish soil conservation districts. -
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Fish and Wildlife Service of Department Interior was establishied.
