The Forest Products Laboratory: A Decennial Record, 1910-1920 (1921)

By The Decennial Committee

Book Overview

The Forest Products Laboratory: A Decennial Record, 1910-1920 is a book written by The Decennial Committee and published in 1921. The book is a detailed account of the first ten years of the Forest Products Laboratory, which was established in 1910 by the United States Department of Agriculture. The laboratory was created to conduct research and provide scientific information on wood and other forest products, with the goal of promoting their efficient and sustainable use.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the laboratory's activities during its first decade, including its research projects, publications, and collaborations with other organizations. It also includes information on the laboratory's staff, facilities, and equipment, as well as its role in promoting the conservation of forest resources.Throughout the book, the authors emphasize the importance of the Forest Products Laboratory's work in advancing the science of forestry and promoting the economic development of the United States. They also highlight the laboratory's contributions to the war effort during World War I, including its research on wood substitutes and its development of new wood preservation methods.Overall, The Forest Products Laboratory: A Decennial Record, 1910-1920 provides a valuable historical record of the early years of one of the most important institutions in the field of forestry research. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of forestry or the development of scientific research in the United States.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: 1120759609
• ISBN13: 9781120759603
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"