Historical and social factors affecting pine management in the Ozarks during the late 1800s through 1940

Abstract

During the latter part of the 19th century, European descendents migrated to the Ozarks seeking employment with large pine-producing sawmills. Within a 30-year period, most of the pine resources across six million acres had been exploited and were largely replaced by oak-hickory forests. The era ended with residents struggling with economic challenges and limited natural resources. Differing values and management philosophies toward the forest, and attempts to restore pine communities by creating a system of forest management and recovery in Missouri, have been a legacy of conflict among people.

Parent Publication

• Shortleaf pine restoration and ecology in the Ozarks: proceedings of a symposium

Citation

Cunningham, Robert J. 2007. Historical and social factors affecting pine management in the Ozarks during the late 1800s through 1940. In: Kabrick, John M.; Dey, Daniel C.; Gwaze, David, eds. Shortleaf pine restoration and ecology in the Ozarks: proceedings of a symposium; 2006 November 7-9; Springfield, MO. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-15. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 1-7.