In his 1791 work, Georg Ludwig Hartig advocates a new strategy for sustainable forest management.
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British economist Thomas Robert Malthus warns of the dangers of overpopulation.
One of the first guilds in Europe is founded by silver miners in Germany’s Harz Mountains.
The first images of Planet Earth are taken by NASA astronaut William Anders, a member of the Apollo 8 team.
The world’s first forestry school, located in the Saxon city of Tharandt, attracts students from all over Europe.
This climate phenomenon was first observed in 1578. Occurring primarily in the Pacific, it can lead to extreme weather in many world regions.
The World Summit for Social Development takes place in Copenhagen.
The New Forest is declared a royal forest under King William I of England.
In 1999, the World Green Building Council is founded in San Francisco.
Increased international demand for rubber leads to destruction of forests in Amazon River basin.