Forest protection administration and research files
Series Number
B1777
Summary
This series documents the Department of Environmental Conservation and its predecessor agencies' efforts to observe, record, and eradicate insect infestations, diseases, and other environmental conditions that threaten forest plant life. Included are staff field reports which document environmental problems such as tent caterpillar, gypsy moth, and blister rust. Also included are correspondence with federal officials, private companies, citizens, and scientists; "New York Forest Pest" reports; memorandums, newspaper clippings, scientific journal articles, and reports; charts; and topographic maps containing plotted data.
Creator
New York (State). Center for Laboratories and Research
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series from the Department of Environmental Conservation consists of unpublished reports detailing the state's effort to eradicate blister rust from its forest resources. There are also transcripts of conference proceedings on confronting the blister rust blight.
Creator
New York (State). Conservation Department. Bureau of Forest Pest Control
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.