Redwood Region. Selective logging by Holmes Eureka Lumber Company, Salmon Creek, Humboldt County near Fortuna, California. Panorama of 3 photos. A stand of mixed very old and large timber and smaller 250-300 year old timber of white fir and redwood. The large timber has been cut and yarded out to landing in foreground. The smaller trees are left. An example where many trees can be left per acre. Note heavy slash; also snags, windfalls and spike tops indicating a very hot past fire. E.F. 9-28-42
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Location: average distance Identification: exact ground location unclear, appears unknowable No people present in picture
Type
image
Identifier
fritz_metcalf-4205
Subject
Logging - Selective Land management Cut-over lands Logging residues - Slash Logging residues Views - Panoramic Lumber companies - Holmes-Eureka Lumber Company Humboldt County
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