Redwood Region. Clearing of redwood cut-over land for stock ranch. William H. Oppenlander Ranch. Done in late 1920's or early 1930's and still in progress. Purchased from Albion Lumber Company. In about Sec. 36, T 17 N, R 16 W. The owner slashes the brush, builds border line fire trails, and then burns. Apparently achieving good results. See succeeding numbers for view of other parts of Ranch. 6-16-42. E.F
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Location: panoramic Identification: exact ground location unclear, appears unknowable No people present in picture
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fritz_metcalf-3400
Subject
Cut-over lands Range management Clearing of land Slash disposal Ranches Mendocino County
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