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Actor and activist Eddie Albert introduces the film and illustrates the importance of healthy forests
Footage of New York City, a metropolis of lumber products
Forest products companies invest in better trees
The inner-workings of high-yield forestry
“Trees are still subject to the awesome forces of nature”
Fires, diseases, and insects threaten fire management
Footage of logging during the early twentieth century
At the lumber yard
“Wood is one of the most beautiful and versatile materials”
Albert concludes his final thoughts
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About the video Texas Locations Keywords Presented by Weyerhaeuser, the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, this 1971 industrial film traces the history of modern, high-yield forestry. Narrated by actor and activist Eddie Albert, the film describes the need for advanced lumber production in response to rapidly increasing population. Scientists and foresters work together to create the best trees in the most efficient manner possible.
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