Conservation's Turning Point
The Transfer Act of 1905 empowers conservationists by reclassifying forest trees as crops, leading to the establishment of the United States Forest Service. As the population grows, the protection of indigenous sites like Chaco Canyon becomes critical, prompting the introduction of the Antiquities Act. This legislation allows the president to designate national monuments, safeguarding sacred lands and artifacts from exploitation.In this clip
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114: A Square Deal (pt. 3): “Leave it as it is” (Teddy Roosevelt & Conservationism)
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