Div. of L and F: 1. trenching to stop fire; 2. a fire slash (copies of two old prints)

Two forest fire related images that appear to have been taken from a book. The top image is of a forester demonstrating how a trench dug into mineral soil will stop a forest fire. The bottom image shows an Adirondack forest in the aftermath of a fire; "fire slash" covers the ground. The date is unrecorded, but probably ca. 1900-1920. This image was likely created to record the forestry activities of the New York State Forest, Fish and Game Commission, Conservation Commission, or Conservation Department.
Identifier
NYSA_14297-87_1642
Date Original
early 20th century
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives, New York (State). Conservation Dept. Photographic prints and negatives, [ca. 1904-1949], 14297-87, SARA No. 1642.
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Geographic Locations

Adirondack Mountains