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Cooper
From the text (p.153-154) ... 'It has been suggested, in Arizona and elsewhere, that removal of accumulated litter and duff by prescribed burning may reduce water retention and make more moisture available for streamflow. This effect is marginal in…
Type: Document
Year: 1971
Stransky
From the text ... 'Farrar's (1968) findings suggest that near optimum timber growth is possible at growing stock levels not far above those suggested for optimum quail range. Although more detailed study may indicate a need for some adjustment, it…
Type: Document
Year: 1971
Thompson, Smith
From the Discussion and Conclusion ... 'In conclusion, we feel that the great myth of the trackless forest which covered the Northeast has obscured some of the probable reasons for the great abundance of deer, turkey, quail, and heath hen which are…
Type: Document
Year: 1971
Batchelder
From the text ... 'Fire has a long history of occurrence in the tropics, and its effects upon the physical and cultural environment have been profound. For various reasons, the frequency of occurrence of accidental fires prior to man's use of fire…
Type: Document
Year: 1967
Sampson, Schultz
'This article represents the first section of a paper on equipment for control of brush and undesirable trees which has been prepared at the request of FAO.' From the text... 'Much of the earth's surface is covered with brush. It is difficult to…
Type: Document
Year: 1956
Stoddard
Several important matters dealing with the growing of pine timber and the management of game birds in our region are still in dispute. Such for instance as whether to, or how to use controlled fire as a silvi- cultural and wildlife management tool.…
Type: Document
Year: 1956
Stewart
From the text...'The unrestricted burning of vegetation appears to be a universal culture trait among historic primitive peoples and therefore was probably employed by our remote ancestors. Archeology indicates that extensive areas of the Old and…
Type: Document
Year: 1956