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Timber shortages were first recorded in China, Egypt, and RomeForestry harvests reach 1 billion board feetAmerican Forestry association founded promoted timber and forestryThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts authorized cities to purchase municipal forests to protect wetlandsU.S. forestry service is formed and took over forest reserves and established National ForestsGifford Pinchot became the first head of the Forestry Division of the Forestry ServiceWeeks Law- gave the president authority to purchase forestlands for river watersheds protectionMigratory Bird Treaty Act- joint legislation between Great Britain and U.S.Soil Conservation Service was formedAldo Leopold published Game ManagementDuck Stamp Act- required an additional waterfowl stampTaylor Grazing Act- legislation to regulate grazing on public landsSoil Erosion Service is formedFlood Control Act authorized the SCS to develop and implement plans for upstream soil and water conservationU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Helps regulate hunting and fishing throughout the U.S.The Bureau of Land Management is formedWatershed Protection & Flood Prevention Act- gave conservation responsibilities to state & local organizationsAgricultural Stabilization an Conservation Service- provided farmers with incentive payment for the soil conservationLacey Act- made the interstate transportation of game a federal crime
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