Inventory of the Food and Agriculture Organization, North American Forestry Commission Records, 1961 – 1978
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; 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
- 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.
- Box 1
General, Purposes of Organization and Rules of Procedure - Box 1
1st Session, 1961 - Box 1
4th Session, 1967 - Box 1
6th Session, 1972 - Box 1
6th Session: Correspondence and Reports of Study Groups - Box 1
6th Session: "Application of Remote Sensing in Forestry" by Craig C. Changler - Box 1
6th Session: Official Report - Box 1
6th Session: Official Draft Report, Reports of Study Groups, and Reports in Spanish - Box 2
Report of the 7th Session, 1974 - Box 2
Report of the 7th Session, 1974: Reports of Study Groups - Box 2
7th Session, 1974: Correspodence and Papers of Study Groups - Box 2
8th Session, 1976: Correspondence - Box 2
8th Session: Correspondence and Reports - Box 2
8th Session: Agenda Matters - Box 2
8th Session: Official Report and Report of Canadian Delegation - Box 2
8th Session: Reports, Papers, and Statements of Study Group - Box 2
8th Session: "U.S. Papers Being Translated in Spanish by State Department" - Box 2
8th Session: Reports - Box 2
Official Report of U.S. Delegation to 8th Session - Box 3
Committee of Alternates Meeting, 3rd Session, 1973: Correspondence and Reports - Box 3
Committee of Alternates Meeting, 4th Session, 1975: Correspondence - Box 3
Committee of Alternates Meeting, 5th Session, 1977: Correspondence and Reports - Box 3
Study Groups: General - Box 3
Forest Engineering Study Group, 1969-1976 - Box 3
Forest Insects and Diseases Study Group, 1963-1973 - Box 3
Fire Management Study Group, 1968-1972- Includes document entitled "Organization, History, Accomplishments, and Opportunities."
- Box 3
Fire Management Study Group, 1973-1977 - Box 3
Remote Sensing Study Group, 1974-1976 - Box 3
Tree Improvement Study Group, 1969-1976 - Box 3
Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Study Group, 1969-1973 - Box 3
Food and Agriculture Organization Ad Hoc Committee on Forestry Meeting, Rome, March 1969 - Box 3
Food and Argriculture Organization Committee on Forestry, 1st Session, Rome, May 1972 - Box 3
Food and Argriculture Organization Committee on Forestry, 2nd Session, Rome, May 1974 - Box 3
Food and Argriculture Organization Committee on Forestry, 3rd Session, Rome, November 1976 - Box 3
Food and Argriculture Organization Committee on Forestry, 4th Session, Rome, May 1978
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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.
