Inventory of the Food and Agriculture Organization, North American Forestry Commission Records, 1961 - 1978
What is this document?
Descriptive Summary
| Abstract: | The North American Forest Commission (NAFC) is one of six regional forestry commissions of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Established in 1958, NAFC provides a policy and technical forum for Canada, Mexico and the United States to discuss and address forest issues on a North American basis. |
| The collection includes agendas, correspondence, papers, and reports of North American Forestry Commission study groups and committee meetings. | |
| Title: | Food and Agriculture Organization, North American Forestry Commission Records, 1961 - 1978 |
| Creator: | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| Creator: | North American Forestry Commission |
| Repository: | Forest History Society Library and Archives |
| Call Number: | 3923 |
| Language of Material: | Material in English |
| Extent: | 4.5 linear feet (3 record cartons) |
Historical Note
The North American Forest Commission (NAFC) is one of six regional forestry commissions of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Established in 1958, NAFC provides a policy and technical forum for Canada, Mexico and the United States to discuss and address forest issues on a North American basis.
Collection Overview
The collection includes agendas, correspondence, papers, and reports of North American Forestry Commission study groups and committee meetings.
Collection Arrangement
1. Agendas, Correspondence, Papers, and Reports, 1961-1978
Subject Headings
- Fire management -- North America -- 20th century
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Forest insects -- North America
- Forestry engineering -- North America
- North American Forestry Commission
- Trees -- Diseases and pests -- North America
Detailed Description of the Collection
1. Agendas, Correspondence, Papers, and Reports, 1961-1978.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Food and Agriculture Organization, North American Forestry Commission Records, Library and Archives, Forest History Society, Durham, NC, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Received from the U.S. Forest Service History Section in November 1983.
Processing Information
Processed by Staff
Encoded by Amanda Ross, May 2009
Funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission supported the encoding of this finding aid. Support for digitization and outreach provided by the Alvin J. Huss Endowment.