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When wood, dead or alive, is demanded in so many ways, and when this demand will undoubtedly increase, it is a fair question, then, whether the vast demands of the future upon our forests are likely to be met.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “When wood, dead or alive, is demanded in so many ways, and when this demand will undoubtedly increase, it is a fair…”
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Roosevelt raises concerns about whether future demands on forests can be met, indicating the importance of sustainable forestry.
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