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Brian Donahue, "Slow Wood: Greener Building from Local Forests" (Yale UP, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Intertwined Histories: Forests and Early New England Agriculture

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between early New England settlers and forests, focusing on the sustainable forestry practices during the colonial era. It addresses the destructive impacts of European settlement on Native lands while also recognizing the agricultural advancements that shaped future farming methods.

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