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May 17, 1913
Valdez Daily Prospector
Valdez, Alaska
What is this article about?
Chief Forester Graves admits millions of acres in Alaska's Chugach forest reserve lack timber and were added for boundary purposes. Alaskans in Washington denounce federal policy restricting access to timber in mining areas, citing waste of unused timber.
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Chief Forester Graves Makes Admission Regarding the Forest Reservation.
Washington, D. C., May 17.--Chief Forester Graves, who succeeded Pinchot, has admitted that several million acres of land in the Chugach forest reserve is timberless and was merely included to straighten the boundary lines of the reserve.
The fight to have the Chugach reserve opened to entry is being made by Alaskans in the city, who denounce the policy of the government in tying up the timber lands in the mining sections when all the timber used can not touch in amount the annual waste by over ripe timber unused and rotting on the ground.
Washington, D. C., May 17.--Chief Forester Graves, who succeeded Pinchot, has admitted that several million acres of land in the Chugach forest reserve is timberless and was merely included to straighten the boundary lines of the reserve.
The fight to have the Chugach reserve opened to entry is being made by Alaskans in the city, who denounce the policy of the government in tying up the timber lands in the mining sections when all the timber used can not touch in amount the annual waste by over ripe timber unused and rotting on the ground.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Forest Reserve
Chugach
Timberless Land
Government Policy
Alaskans Protest
What entities or persons were involved?
Chief Forester Graves
Pinchot
Alaskans
Where did it happen?
Washington, D. C.; Chugach Forest Reserve
Story Details
Key Persons
Chief Forester Graves
Pinchot
Alaskans
Location
Washington, D. C.; Chugach Forest Reserve
Event Date
May 17
Story Details
Chief Forester Graves admits several million acres in Chugach forest reserve are timberless, included only to straighten boundaries. Alaskans fight to open reserve to entry, denouncing government policy of tying up timber lands in mining sections amid waste of unused timber.