Im asked for some historical background on forest conservation, does anyone have any ideas?

Question

Im asked for some historical background on forest conservation, does anyone have any ideas?

Answer 1

have heard about chipko andolan (hindi word).  this movement started in uttarkashi (India) by a village women gaura devi.

Answer 2

There is a logging company in Oregon named Colin Pine  that uses very good logging practices.  They do sustainable logging and make a profit.  Their forests actually improve through their stewardship.  They may be a souce of info.  It would be good PR to help you out.  My spelling of the name could be off.

Answer 3

Do some research on Biltmore (he is pretty much the father of forest conservation in the U. S.), or read a book like http://www.amazon.com/Forest-Resource-Po...