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Controversy Over Forests and Floods In Public Debate
The Seattle Post Intelligencer notes that no respected scientist supports the claim that forest destruction causes floods and cites Gen. Chittenden and the Wisconsin Advancement Association challenging the theory. A. D. Campbell argues floods predating deforestation and promotes alfalfa and clover to improve soil absorption and reduce river flow.
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Gen. Chittenden
United States Army
Harbor Commission
Seattle
Advancement Association of Wisconsin
A. D. Campbell
Wisconsin
Washington