Originally published in 1849, this is one of the earliest works on American forestry. Hough's report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of forestry in the United States at the time, and makes recommendations for conservation and preservation of natural resources. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of forestry or the early environmental movement.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.