The French Forest Ordinance of 1669 is a historical document that outlines the regulations for the management and protection of forests in France during the 17th century. This book, written by John Croumbie Brown, provides a detailed analysis of the ordinance, as well as a historical sketch of the previous treatment of forests in France.The book begins with an overview of the importance of forests in France, both in terms of their economic value and their role in the natural environment. It then goes on to discuss the ...
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The French Forest Ordinance of 1669 is a historical document that outlines the regulations for the management and protection of forests in France during the 17th century. This book, written by John Croumbie Brown, provides a detailed analysis of the ordinance, as well as a historical sketch of the previous treatment of forests in France.The book begins with an overview of the importance of forests in France, both in terms of their economic value and their role in the natural environment. It then goes on to discuss the various threats that forests faced during this time period, including overuse, deforestation, and unregulated hunting.The French Forest Ordinance of 1669 is then presented in full, along with an analysis of its key provisions. This includes regulations on the cutting and harvesting of trees, the protection of wildlife, and the establishment of forest guards to enforce these rules.Throughout the book, Brown also provides historical context for the ordinance, discussing the various attempts that had been made over the centuries to regulate and protect forests in France. He also highlights the impact that the ordinance had on forest management practices in France and its influence on other countries.Overall, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the French Forest Ordinance of 1669 and its significance in the history of forest management. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of forestry, environmental policy, or French history in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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