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The work presents a concise, practical survey of natural resources and conservation, defining the concept and outlining the extent, uses, and waste of soil, forests, water, coal and other fuels, metals and minerals, animal foods, insects, and birds. It stresses individual and communal responsibility for resource care and describes measures such as reforestation, erosion control, efficient fuel and mineral use, protection of wildlife and crops, and public education. It also treats links between conservation, public health, and landscape beauty, recommending practical steps for sustaining resources.
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