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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated January 16, 1962 reads "Little Tujunga, Kagel Canyon seeding - Helicopters began Monday to reseed the 1,615 acres burned out during November, 1961, fires in Little Tujunga and Kagel Canyons above Hansen Dam. U.S. Forestry Service officials say the grass, a mixture of rye and blando broam [sic], is expected to sprout in 10 days or two weeks. It will help safeguard the area against soil erosion."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles County Air pilots--California--Los Angeles County Helicopters--California--Los Angeles County Seeds--California--Los Angeles County Sowing--California--Los Angeles County Fires--Environmental aspects--California--Los Angeles County Post-fire forest management--California--Los Angeles County Jerrycans--California--Los Angeles County Protective clothing--California--Los Angeles County Safety hats--California--Los Angeles County Foothills--California--Los Angeles County Mountains--California, Southern San Gabriel Mountains (Calif.) Angeles National Forest (Calif.) Los Angeles County (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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