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West Virginia and the fate of its timber resources
The piece argues that wood is essential to daily life and examines West Virginia’s history with forests. It highlights the state as a major lumber producer, cites 1920 Census data on hardwood lumber, warns about overcutting and slow regrowth, and urges reforestation to avoid future shortages while noting rising timberland taxes and economic implications.
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