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Newspaper
Ukiah News
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
8
A historical overview discusses the timber famine thesis from 1905 and how early alarm spurred fire prevention and reforestation. It notes progress in forest protection, harvesting, and utilization by industry, government, and private groups, while acknowledging ongoing goals in full production and stewardship.
A report details 25.2 million acres of non commercial forest lands across the Sierra foothills and southern California chaparral plus over a million acres of parks and reserves. An eastern manufacturer introduces a plywood Graveside accumulator designed to save ten hours in refilling graves after burials.
Since its founding in 1950 the Redwood Region Conservation Council has advanced forestry in California schools. It established courses in seven region high schools with trained instructors, created demonstration forests, hosted two major conferences, produced teaching materials and broadcasts, and funded teacher workshops and poster and essay contests. The RRCC also supports 4-H and Boy Scout forestry programs and runs junior logging conferences to inspire youth. fire prevention efforts include Keep Green campaigns and a regional fire weather system. Tree planting programs since 1953 provide seedlings and supervision for thousands of plantings.
The article outlines how a farmer can profit by logging his own woodland or selling decked logs. Benefits include control over cuts and better use of logs, while drawbacks cover hard work and need for skills. Pooling tools is suggested for small landowners to overcome equipment limits.
The Little Lake Lumber Company of Willits purchases the Covelo Mill and Hutchens Wills timber holdings in Round Valley. Owners C E McCulloch H W Ryan and M L Cramer announce the deal with W R Hutchens L C Hutchens and C C Wills. Covelo employs 15 men and yields 30,000 feet of lumber per shift while Willits mill outputs about 65,000 feet.
California’s 1955 vehicle registrations hit 6,731,656, up 537 from 1954. Mendocino County listed 6,020 trucks, Humboldt 10,854, Sonoma 12,220, and Lake 1,685. Forest practice rules guidance from California Division of Forestry urged, with professional forester advice recommended. Assistance is available from private, state and federal sources.
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