Forestry and the Railroads

Charles A. Gillett

doi:10.1093/jof/38.1.13

January 1, 1940Journal of Forestry

Forestry and the Railroads

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Forest products constitute a significant portion of freight tonnage for southern railroads, making it essential for their business.
Approximately 10-15% of the total freight tonnage on these railroads comes from forest products, illustrating their economic importance.
Maintaining forest land productivity is crucial for the sustained supply of these forest products to railroads.
Collaboration between railroads and forestry is important for ensuring economic viability and environmental stewardship.

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Analysis shows forest products comprise 10-15% of freight tonnage in southern railroads, indicating mutual benefits.

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Because forest products make up ten to fifteen percent of the freight tonnage of southern railroads, it is good business for them to assist in keeping forest land permanently productive.

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