Walden; or Life in the Woods
First published in 1854, Walden details Thoreau’s experiences over the course of two years in a cabin amidst woodland near Walden Pond.
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trees
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Forest Frontiers
The history of the tropical forests of Latin America and the Caribbean goes well beyond the much discussed deforestation that gathered such momentum starting in the 1960s and 70s. The extraction of timber and other resources, such as rubber, has altered the structure of some forests by depleting the species of precious woods and multiplying rubber trees. But despite efforts to nationalize these vast forested domains, their incorporation remains elusive.
A Windfall for the Magnates: The Development of Woodland Ownership in Denmark c. 1150-1830
Examines the development of woodland ownership in Denmark from the Middle Ages to the first half of the nineteenth century.
The American People and the National Forests
A history of the role of American society in shaping the policies of the United States Forest Service.
"Conquering the Highlands: History of the Afforestation of the Scottish Uplands"
Jan Oosthoek explores the fascinating history of the afforestation of the Scottish uplands over the course of the twentieth century.
Political Reform, Professional Knowledge and Moral Appeals: Tscharner’s Strategy for Sustainability
"Postponed Leap in Carbon Dioxide Emissions: The Impact of Energy Efficiency, Fuel Choices, and Industrial Structure on the Finnish Energy Economy, 1800–2005"
Finland first mad the switch from indigenous energy sources—fuel wood, wood refuse, and hydropower—to imported fossil fuels in the 1960s, during a hightened phase of industrialization. This article is an analysis of developments leading up to this change.
Invention of the Franklin Stove
American “Founding Father” and inventor Benjamin Franklin creates an advanced heating system.
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The Subterranean Forest: Energy Systems and the Industrial Revolution
The author argues that the analysis of historical energy systems can provide an explanation for the basic patterns of different social formations.
Donald Worster on “Facing Limits: Abundance, Scarcity, and the American Way of Life”
Donald Worster, Carson Fellow from February to July 2011, talks about his research concerning the impact of the discovery of the New World and its resources, both on Western Europe, and the American way of life.