Forest Growth And Sheep Grazing: In The Cascade Mountains Of Oregon (1898)

by Frederick V. Coville and Frederick Vernon Coville

Book Overview

Forest Growth and Sheep Grazing: In the Cascade Mountains of Oregon is a book written by Frederick Vernon Coville and originally published in 1898. The book explores the impact of sheep grazing on forest growth in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. Coville, a botanist with the United States Department of Agriculture, conducted extensive research on the subject and presents his findings in this book. The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of the Cascade Mountains and the impact of grazing on the region's forests. The second section focuses on the specific effects of sheep grazing on forest growth, including the impact on soil erosion, vegetation, and wildlife. The third section offers recommendations for managing grazing in the region to promote sustainable forest growth.Throughout the book, Coville presents detailed scientific data and analysis to support his arguments. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the impact of grazing on the landscape. Overall, Forest Growth and Sheep Grazing: In the Cascade Mountains of Oregon is a comprehensive study of the relationship between grazing and forest growth in a specific region of the United States. It remains an important reference for researchers and policymakers interested in the environmental impact of grazing and other land management practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436850738
• ISBN13: 9781436850735
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"