jun 4, 1897 - Forest Management Act

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The Forest Management Act, also known as the Organic Act of 1897, was passed by the U.S. Congress to establish guidelines for the administration and preservation of federal forest reserves in the United States. This act marked a significant step in national conservation, stipulating that forest reserves could be established to preserve water flows and provide a continuous supply of timber, essentially laying the foundation for sustainable forest use and management by the federal government.

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