Grassland

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Date
1944
Main contributor
United States. Department of Agriculture. Soil Conservation Service
Summary
Presents problems of soil conservation and overgrazing in the western U.S. Narration states "the problem of saving the grasslands is before us," showing that careless management has resulted in the depletion of this vital natural resource. "This range, once capable of supporting 22,000,000 animal units, can now carry only half that number. Overstocking results in over-grazing. When the land is stripped of vegetation, erosion begins. How to prevent over-grazing, and restore areas of desolation to productivity is the problem presented in this film. Interesting photography of sheep and cattle on the range" (Motion Pictures of the United States Department of Agriculture, 1945, 42).
Contributors
Al W. Jarrett: photography; Richard Boke: narrative; Warren Sweeny : narration; Rudolf Schramm : musical arrangment
Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Physical Description
1 film reel (9 min.) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm 

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