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Trees to Tame the Wind, 1940

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Scope and Contents

B/W - Sound - 16 mm - 00:12:00 A narrative story of the planting of field windbreaks and shelterbelts in the prairie States, where farmers cooperated with the United States Forest Service in on of the most unusual tree-planting programs ever undertaken in an effort to reclaim land ruined by wind and drought. Trees planted in 1935 are proving their value in the protection of crops and soil. Study guide available on request.

Dates

  • Creation: 1940

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian

Repository Details

Part of the National Agricultural Library Special Collections Repository

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